Summary
Add a stylish pop of color to the kitchen with these eye-catching Wüsthof knives. Hailing from the renowned cutlery center of Solingen, Germany, they combine expert craftsmanship with vibrant handles inspired by the culinary world. The hand-honed high-carbon steel blades maintain a razor-sharp edge, and the handles perfectly balance the knives to mitigate fatigue.
- Each knife is precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion.
- Full tangs are triple riveted to the handles for exceptional durability and control.
- Wüsthof’s Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) ensures a 20% sharper blade with twice the edge retention.
- Durable POM handles are contoured for a comfortable grip.
- Paring knife’s compact spear-point blade is ideal for peeling, slicing, trimming and dicing small fruits and vegetables.
- Bread knife’s sturdy long blade has a scalloped and double serrated edge for extra-smooth and delicate slicing.
- Santoku blade has hollow-edge depressions to reduce friction and minimize sticking.
- Steak knife sold individually or as set of four.
Wüsthof Classic Rio 8-Piece Block Set includes (see More Info tab for details):
- 3 1/2" paring knife
- 5" serrated utility knife
- 6" utility knife
- 6" chef’s knife
- 7" hollow-edge santoku
- 8" chef’s knife
- 9" double-serrated bread knife
- Storage block
- Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.
Dimensions & More Info
- 3 1/2" Paring Knife: 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle; 2 oz.
- 4 1/2" Steak Knife: 4 1/2" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 2.3 oz.
- 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife: 7" blade; 4 1/2" handle; 4 oz.
- 5" Serrated Utility Knife: 5" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 2.3 oz.
- 6" Utility Knife: 6" blade, 5" handle; 4 oz.
- 6" Chef’s Knife: 6" blade; 5" handle; 5.8 oz.
- 8" Chef’s Knife: 8" blade; 5" handle; 8.5 oz.
- 9" Double-Serrated Bread Knife: 9" blade, 5" handle; 6.4 oz.
- Made in Germany.
Rio 8-Piece Block Set
- Knives are created in proprietary 54-step process.
- Each blade is crafted of a single piece of chromium-molybdenum-vanadium steel alloy from Germany.
- Wüsthof’s Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) ensures a 20% sharper blade with twice the edge retention.
- Blades are sharpened to Rockwell hardness 58 (+/-2).
- Blades are etched with Wüsthof logo, place of origin and series name.
- Generous bolsters ensure optimal balance.
- Finger guards and handle heels are designed for safety.
- Full tangs are triple riveted to handles for exceptional durability, balance and control.
- Contoured hygienic POM handles provide comfort and control.
- Ash wood and beech wood storage block features 8 slots.
- 3 1/2" Paring Knife: 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle; 2.5 oz.
- 5" Serrated Utility Knife: 5" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 2.8 oz.
- 6" Utility Knife: 6" blade, 5" handle; 4 oz.
- 6" Chef’s Knife: 6" blade, 5" handle; 6.1 oz.
- 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku: 7" blade, 5" handle; 6.2 oz.
- 8" Chef’s Knife: 8" blade, 5 1/4" handle; 9.4 oz.
- 9" Double-Serrated Bread Knife: 9" blade, 5" handle; 6.5 oz.
- Storage Block: 5" sq., 10" high.
- Knives are made in Germany.
- Storage block is made in Poland.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
- To keep knives sharper longer, use cutting boards made of wood, thermo beech or plastic.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
- Use honing steel regularly to maintain cutting edges of blades.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, knives should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen straight-edge knives using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have them sharpened by a professional.
- Sharpen serrated knives using sharpener specifically designed for serrated blades or have them sharpened by a professional.
- Store knives in safe place to protect edges and prevent injury.
