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Wüsthof Classic 10-Inch Chef’s Knife
Commercial-Grade Forged Chef’s Knife Engineered for High-Volume Kitchen Preparation
The Wüsthof Classic 10-Inch Chef’s Knife is designed for demanding preparation tasks across professional and serious home kitchens. Its long forged blade provides the reach, stability, and cutting surface needed for chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, mincing herbs, and processing larger ingredient volumes with consistent control.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Wüsthof |
| Model / Series Line | Classic |
| Model Number | 1040100126 |
| Product Category | Chef’s Knife |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 10 Inches |
| Overall Product Dimensions | 10 x 2 x 1 Inches |
| Listed Item Length | 12 Inches |
| Product Weight | Approximately 10.08 Ounces |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included Components | One Cook Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Recommended Cleaning Method | Hand wash and dry promptly |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied manufacturer data |
Core Operational Features
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Forged High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade: Constructed from high carbon stainless steel to provide dependable strength, corrosion resistance, and cutting stability during frequent preparation work.
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Extended 10-Inch Cutting Surface: The longer blade offers increased reach and board contact, making it suitable for larger vegetables, substantial protein portions, and high-volume ingredient processing.
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Versatile Plain Edge: The uninterrupted cutting edge supports clean slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and portioning across a wide range of kitchen ingredients.
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Stable Professional Handling: The substantial forged construction helps maintain controlled blade movement during repetitive preparation tasks and demanding service periods.
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Multi-Purpose Kitchen Performance: Designed to function as a primary preparation knife for produce, meat, poultry, herbs, and other everyday culinary applications.
Professional Kitchen Applications
This chef’s knife is suited for restaurant preparation stations, catering kitchens, butcher areas, culinary schools, and serious home cooking environments. The 10-inch blade is particularly effective for cutting larger ingredients, producing long slicing strokes, breaking down substantial portions, and completing repetitive chopping tasks with fewer passes.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife using warm water, mild detergent, and a nonabrasive sponge. Dry it immediately after cleaning to protect the blade, handle, and cutting edge. Do not place the knife in a dishwasher, as high temperatures, prolonged moisture, and aggressive detergents may reduce edge performance or damage the knife’s materials.