What tasks can the WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8" perform?

The WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8" is designed for butchering tasks including breaking down meat, trimming, filleting, carving, skinning, portioning, and slicing. Bold scimitar profile with a wide tip. Hefty enough to break down large fruit and vegetables. Use a meat cleaver rather than this knife for cutting through bone.

What materials is the WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8" made from?

It is precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel and finished with a slightly oversized polypropylene handle. Full tang construction. Handle is triple riveted to the tang.

Does the WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8" blade reduce sticking?

Yes, the curved blade has hollow-edge depressions that reduce friction and help minimize sticking during cutting.

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WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8"

$170

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The WÜSTHOF Classic Butcher Knife, 8" is designed for butchering tasks including breaking down meat, trimming, filleting, carving, skinning, portioning, and slicing.
- Bold scimitar profile with a wide tip.
- Hefty enough to break down large fruit and vegetables.
Use a meat cleaver rather than this knife for cutting through bone.
It is precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel and finished with a slightly oversized polypropylene handle.
- Full tang construction.
- Handle is triple riveted to the tang.
Yes, the curved blade has hollow-edge depressions that reduce friction and help minimize sticking during cutting.