Wusthof Grand Prix 5-Inch Tomato Knife

I am not an expert when it comes to knives but I do have a few expensive knives in my collection including Sabatier and Wusthof. This knife is simply incredible. The fact that it is sharp enough to cut tomatoes with ease means that it works great on many other things such as bread rolls, fruit and even veggies. It has stayed beautifully sharp for well over a year already and I have been totally converted to this brand.

There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Grand Prix line is a more modern design than the Classic series, with a simple black handle. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model is the 5 inch tomato knife. Most cooks believe the tomato is the most difficult food to slice cleanly (thus its appearance in Ginsu commercials). I think this knife is overkill for most cooks. I happen to think the 4 ½ inch utility knife will do the trick for the mainstream cook. This knife, while a good knife, is used so rarely in my kitchen it is usually relegated to a storage location, rather than the countertop.

If you slice a lot of tomatoes, be my guest and buy this knife, it is very high quality. But, for most cooks, this knife is overkill.

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This was a perfect addition to my set. Wusthof knives have been an excellent purchase for our daily use.

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