Wusthof Classic vs. Gourmet: The REAL Differences Between Forged and Stamped Knives
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
- Should you buy Wusthof's best-selling Classic series or the much more affordable Gourmet series? In this video, I give you an up-close look at both options. You'll learn how Classic and Gourmet knives differ in materials, design, cutting performance, price, and more. I'll also show you how they hold up after seven years of regular use.
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Forged vs. Stamped
1:01 Hardness
1:30 Bolster
2:41 Full Tang
3:22 Weight
4:05 Options
4:31 Price
5:04 Should You Buy Wusthof Classic or Gourmet?
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Wish I’d known a month ago, I bought the Gourmet and whilst they are lighter, I need to sharpen them very frequently. Actually the 4” pairing is almost blunt even after a few weeks of use once or twice per day. I’ve reached out to Wusthof, lets see
Ive owned the gourmets for about 3 years. We cook a lot and use the knives at least 3-4 times a week. Just bought the wusthof knife sharpener and they are like new.
Future review of knife sharpeners would be cool.
I'm currently testing the Horl 2 and love it so far. Review coming soon...
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Привет 🤝
Я конечно извиняюсь, но !!!!! Horl 2 - это 💩
Can you review the Wusthof Chinese Cleaver? I heard it's a very nice knife.
Any particular series?
I love Cutco knives.
Those are nice but no where near as good as the Ginsu knives that can cut an aluminum can and then make a razor thin slice of tomato.
I hate full bolster knives. I like having full, unobstructed, use of the blade.
У меня есть Wüsthoff, хороший нож... 👍
Закалка на 58 HRS, а у гурмана на 56 HRS , вот и вся разница. В отличии от японских ножей, режущая кромка не выкрашивается....😂
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TLDR: The Gormet is a knife, the Classic is a sword 🗡️
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What about cleaning and maintenance? Dishwasher, or no? I don't want to spend hundreds on something that is going to rust in the dishwasher.
It's best to hand wash knives in both series. The jets can cause the knives to knock into other things in the dishwasher and damage the edge.
@@PrudentReviews I understand your point but my dishwasher actually has a special cutlery rack so that can't happen. So, I still don't have an answer.
I always hand wash mine to avoid the risk and it only takes a few seconds to wipe them down. It’s up to you though.
Here’s what Wusthof says:
DO
Hand-wash your knives right after use
Use warm water and mild dish soap
Carefully dry knives immediately with a soft cloth
Return to safe storage using a knife block, in-drawer knife tray, knife roll, or blade guards
Pro Tip: To help keep wooden handles looking their best, use a few drops of food-grade mineral oil directly on the knife handle and buff in with a soft cloth to polish and preserve its original luster
DON'T
To avoid any damage that could be caused by the high temperature or knives rubbing during the washing cycle, do not place knives in the dishwasher
Do not use abrasive sponges, cloths, or cleaners as they can scratch the blades of the knives
Do not leave knives sitting or soaking in the sink. Food remains (spices, sauces, juices) can damage the blades and spots can form, causing corrosion.
Pro Tip: Keep crème and white-handled knives out of direct sunlight as the handles may be sensitive to UV rays.
Never put anything you care about in a dishwasher...especially knives.
@@jamesbuchanan3145 With 2 torn rotator cuffs, I use my dishwasher a lot.
DEUTSCHER STAHL!
Yeah don't buy any of these, you're just paying for a brand name. Better buy a less famous/Japanese knife instead. The bolster is really stupid and a pain to sharpen indeed
Any recommendations for a "less famous/Japanese knife"?
@@PrudentReviewsThe most popular chef knife in professioal kitchens is Victorinox and it's a very cheap knife.
TOJIRO DP is also a very good Japanese knife
Another cheap knife could be the Mercer Chef's Knife
Other more expensive Japanese knives could be the Masamoto 8.2 Inch VG Gyuto and many more
I have the classic series and let me tell you I’ve had them over eight years and they are bad ass… I first started with a set of gourmet steak knives, but they are garbage not worth the money at all. The classic is 1000% worth it they get very sharp and they hold an edge for quite some time before needing sharpening.
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There are a ton of Japanese brands that make great knives. One that I think is pretty interesting is Moritaka Hamono. They weld a stainless tang to the blade to keep it from rusting from water ingress with long term use.