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Wüsthof
Gourmet Chef's Knife: 8"
68 positive 0 neutral 4 negative
Based on 72 Reddit mentions
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I’ve heard all the “get a few great knives instead of a set” advice, sooo what now?
Pretty low measured HRC (around 55-57) means it’s pretty soft, it doesn’t hold an edge very well. The full length bolster on the heel is super annoying when sharpening, it’s really fat and forces you to sharpen a specific way (which might not be apparent for newbies to sharpening). The Ikon series g
...autogenglen in r/Cooking
December 2, 2025 3:33 AM
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What is the EASIEST way to sharpen your knifes successfully?
I like the Worksharp Ken Onion sharpener. It will sharpen at 15 degrees with a guide which makes it pretty easy. I sharpen all my German knives at 15 degrees. My favorite is a 10-inch chef knife. I do have a Wusthof 12-inch that I sharpen at 20 degrees to handle small chicken bones and hard things.
...Snoo91117 in r/chefknives
January 13, 2026 8:46 PM
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