Wusthof

W?sthof Dreizackwerk is a world-known knife maker based in Solingen, Germany, and noted for its very high quality. Until the introduction of the Silverpoint series, all W?sthof knives were forged from a piece of steel. The Silverpoint series is stamped, often considered inferior.

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While mainly a kitchen-knife maker, the company also produces kitchen shears, pocket knives and other cooking accessories, although to a smaller scale than its main competitor, Henckels.

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All W?sthof knives are made in Solingen by a family-owned operation that dates back to 1814. Silverpoint, Culinar, Grand Prix, Grand Prix 2 and Classic are its major series.

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The Classic line has a common three-rivet handle made of polypropylene. The knives in the collection feature the full-tang, and like all W?sthof knives, have the formula "X 50 Cr Mo 15" stamped into the blade. The Grand Prix line, which is rivetless and has a concealed tang, was top rated in a test of knives by Consumer Reports. The Culinar line is made purely from steel, is rivetless and has a concealed tang.

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W?sthof's trademark is a trident encompassed in a circle.

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Solingen: Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the northern edge of the region called Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr area. Population: 163,600 (2001)....