Wusthof Gourmet 4-1/2-Inch Serrated Utility

I have had this knife for several years about five. I refer to it as my "favorite" knife. I absolutely abuse it (run it through the dishwasher practically ever other day; leave it in water)and it's still the best knife I have. It's wonderful on tomatoes, all types of fruit, and cutting breads. I can't say enough about it. Buy this knife.

This is probably my second favorite (or at least, second most used) knife in the kitchen. If I could only have one knife, it would certainly be my full sized cook's knife. However, I probably reach for this knife more, especially when it comes to smaller, more common jobs. (Slicing a baguette, making a sandwich, light prep work, etc.)

The knife is stamped steel as is consistent with the rest of Wusthof's Gourmet line. The blade has a wonderful combination of flexibility and rigidity. I have no problems filleting or butterflying with this knife. I'd almost call this knife agile. If you fillet, pocket, or butterfly a lot, I'd prefer a Wusthof Gourmet knife to one of Wusthof's forged knives. I have examples of both, and prefer the thinner, stamped Gourmet blades for jobs that require flexibility.

The serrations are on the right, or correct, side of the knife (if you're right handed that is.) Serrations on the right side mean that the cut portion is pushed away from the larger piece as you cut through. So many manufacturers put the serrations on the left side of the knife. This is a subtle yet important distinction. If the serrations are on the wrong side of the blade, you will find that the blade has a tendency to pull towards you and to get stuck. This leads to ugly, uneven cuts.

The knife's tang is full length, though not full depth. It's not that the tang has been tapered to reduce weight or change balance. Rather, the tang itself is only half as deep as the handle itself is. In use, this doesn't matter much. However, if you're a stickler for aesthetics or snob appeal, you should know that this knife won't match the rest of your full tang set. Wusthof (nor any of the other major manufacturers) make a rounded tip, full tang, serrated knife in this size, so I am quite content to compromise here.

I am quite pleased with this knife, but honestly, I wouldn't buy it a second time. (Alright, truthfully, a third time. I already have two.) If I were in the market for a rounded tip, serrated knife, I'd almost certainly buy the Victorinox Cutlery 4-1/2-Inch Wavy Edge with Round Tip Steak Knife as a set or individually. I find that the Victorinox cuts just as well, but is nearly 20% of the price. Neither knife is (really) full tang, and both are stamped steel. The only real advantage that the Wusthof has is in snob appeal, and that's just not something I care to indulge in. A small advantage of the Wusthof is that it does seem to resist water spots better than the Victorinox knives.

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This might come across as petty, but the blade is 12cm which is just under 4 3/4". So the blade is a hair longer than advertised....big whoop. Other than that this knife is everthing I'd expect from Wusthof in sharpness and utility. I really like this blade size because as a bread baker I often need a serrated blade but not one the length of a traditional bread knife. This would also make a great knife for cutting baguettes for service. This is a gift mom would actually use (probably every day). A plastic blade guard would be a nice addition.

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This knife makes a fabulous steak knife. The serrated edge is very sharp and grips steak well, and the 4 1/2" size is just the right length. It's also great for tomatoes. My mom has a whole set of KitchenAid steak knives, and will only use this.

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I bought this item this month and have used it for the first time this week. The knife feels balanced and looks nice.

I have some other knives in my kitchen, but a good serrated knife can not be replaced. I wanted a good serrated knife for slicing bagels and other breads. This will do nicely for that job. I was concerned about a 4.5" knife working well enough. This is not an issue.

I have even used it to slice onions and other veggies. Last night I used it to slice the end off of a garden hose! It cut right though the reinforced hose.

This will become my 2nd favorite knife in the house. The #1 "fav" is my kyocera ceramic blade that I have had for several years. Drop that fragile knife and all you have will be nice memories; this Wusthof knife is tuff.

Thanks to all who have left feedback. I rely on the feedback when making purchases.

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