Epicure 8" Chef's Knife

Epicure 8" Chef's Knife featuring a forged German steel blade and a polished wooden handle secured with rivets for balanced kitchen performance.
Epicure 6" Chef's Knife with a polished German steel blade and a smooth wooden handle secured by a single rivet for precision cutting.
Epicure 3 1/2" Paring Knife with a full tang, polished German steel blade, and a smooth, riveted wooden handle for precise trimming and peeling.
Epicure 4 1/2" Steak Knife featuring a smooth, polished wooden handle with rivets and a forged stainless steel blade for comfortable, precise cutting.

Epicure 8" Chef's Knife

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The all-rounder: for mincing, chopping or cutting meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. This Chef’s Knife is an active participant in many kitchen tasks, makes food prepping pleasurable and is part of every professional and hobby cook’s basic equipment. The half bolster, the junction between handle and blade, reduces the weight of the knife, making it easier to handle. It also allows the entire blade to be sharpened more easily.

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SKU
3981/20

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Material Premium forged steel engineered for lasting strength and corrosion resistance. Often stamped or made from standard steel blends that may sacrifice durability or rust resistance.
Sharpness 20% sharper than standard knives, thanks to laser-guided PEtec technology. Factory-sharpened blades that start strong but dull faster and lack precision honing.
Craftsmanship Hand-finished in Solingen, Germany with 200+ years of expertise and precision in every detail. Mass-produced or partially outsourced craftsmanship that lacks the same heritage and consistency.
Corrosion Resistance
 Exceptional rust resistance for a blade that stays beautiful for decades. Prone to staining or rust if not carefully maintained—especially with frequent kitchen use.
Edge Retention Stays sharper twice as long as ordinary knives, reducing the need to re-sharpen. Edges wear faster over time, requiring more frequent sharpening and touch-ups.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited lifetime warranty – a promise backed by generations of quality. Lifetime coverage may exist, but with less transparency and variable service depending on the brand.

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Questions? We Have Answers

What sets WÜSTHOF knives apart from other brands?

WÜSTHOF is one of the few brands permitted to use the label “Made in Solingen” on our knives rather than the less restricted “Made in Germany.” Solingen, Germany is the steel manufacturing capital of the world and, as such, needed to take precautionary measures against fraudulent products bearing the prestigious name, “Solingen.” In 1938, Solingen became the only city in the world whose name is a registered trademark. To bear the name Solingen, all key manufacturing stages must have been processed and finished within Solingen, and the product must meet strict quality standards. This means that even cutlery manufactured entirely within Solingen’s town boundary may not be entitled to bear the name Solingen if it does not meet these required quality standards.

Some of our competitors use the label “Made in Germany,” which does not carry the same significance. We have the honor of labeling our products “Made in Solingen.”

What is Precision Edge Technology (PEtec)

WÜSTHOF’s proprietary state-of-the-art technology incorporates a computer-controlled method for putting the edge on forged knives. Using laser-guided precision, our knives are 20% sharper with twice the edge retention. All forged knives are manufactured using PEtec.

What do the numbers printed on my blade mean?

The number etched on your blade indicates the year it was made — just add “20” in front of it.

In some cases, you might see a second number, which shows the blade length in centimeters.

There is no item number printed on the blade.

Examples:

• “25” means the blade was made in 2025.

• “22 / 20” means the blade was made in 2022 and is 20 cm long.

What is the difference between forged and laser-cut stamped knives?

Forged knives go through over 40 steps in our factory to create the top quality blades WÜSTHOF has to offer. Forged knives include a bolster, which helps to balance the knife. Laser-cut stamped blades go through 14 steps in our factory, and are more economically priced. They are lighter in weight, and do not have a bolster.

What are the most important knives to start a set?

The most important knife in any kitchen is the chef’s knife, and after that, it depends on your own personal preferences when cooking.

How do I keep my knives sharp?

WÜSTHOF knives can be honed and sharpened using a hand-held sharpener, an electric sharpener, a sharpening or honing steel, or a whetstone. We recommend using the same brand sharpener as your knife collection, to ensure that the material used is the correct hardness for the steel on your knives. Our sharpening angle for standard blades is 14˚ per side, and for Asian-style blades (Santokus, Nakiris) is 10˚ per side. We offer a variety of sharpening products with pre-set angles. Learn how to use our different sharpening tools here.

For Professional Mail-in Knife Sharpening:

Eversharp

344 Taft St NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Phone: 612-379-1300

Email: info@eversharpknives.com

www.EversharpKnives.com

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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Great knife for the price

"Bought this out of necessity as my Chefs classic 9” broke at the bolster and the blade. Blade came in super sharp and I like the weight and feel. It does rock more than my classic but that is by design. The slightly bent handle feels natural but I have yet to a force cutting through harder ingredients. Smashing garlic was easy as the blade is wide. This model was on sale and was definitely worth it."

— Nilo M. (5/5)

Great Home chef Knife

"So far I love this knife , I got it for general home chopping/cutting, onion,peppers, and slicing meat and chicken. The blade is very sharp and in needed the height for my sausage fingers. Overall a great buy!"

— Tom H. (5/5)

"Overall good quality and worth the buy at $80 Out of the box sharpness was solid. Handle was comfortable and very smooth. Where it lost major points for me was the fit and finish of the bolster and spine. The half bolster had sharp edges at the transition to the blade and the spine was not rounded over at all making the pinch grip uncomfortable. The kind of basic quality and possibly design issues I did not expect to have with a knife normally priced at $200. If I had spent $200 on this knife I would’ve been very disappointed. Even my cheap Victorinox designed for commercial kitchen use has a rounded spine and is more comfortable to hold in a pinch grip out of the box."

— ADAM (3/5)

First Wustof knife I purchased

"Grabbed a chef knife I saw on sale from Wustof a few weeks ago. Surprised by the quality. I use it for slicing meats off the grill. Any ways I'll probably buy more Wustof knives in the future."

— Mike M. (5/5)

8" Chef knife

"I really love my new Wustoff and use it daily at work and home."

— Ben S. (5/5)

Great Knife

"Great Knife"

— Alex K. (5/5)

Amazing knife

"Very impressed with the quality"

— Chris M. (5/5)

Well balanced and feels great!

"Well balanced and feels great!"

— Guilherme R. (5/5)

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