Wusthof Culinar 8-Inch Carving Knife

If you frequently carve roasts or poultry, and have some extra money lying around, then this is the knife for you. Although not quite as sharp as the Shun Stainless slicing knife, the Wusthof Culinar carving knife is better balanced than the Shun Stainless or the Henckels Twin Select, and it is sharper than the Henckels. Although some might find this knife pricey given that it may not get used as much as a cook's knife or a santoku knife, neither of those will carve meat as easily as this knife. I have tried carving a turkey with a cook's knife, and it just is not a good idea. The stainless handle may be slippery for some to use, but I find it more comfortable to use than the handles on the Wusthof Classic and Grand Prix knives. With all said, this is a great knife that has encouraged me to buy more roasts and whole poultry by its ease of use.

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 Culinar line is an all stainless steel look, rather than a black handle. Although the picture and some descriptions want you to think this is a single piece knife, be advised that the hand is a separate piece of stainless steel molded onto the tang. I personally prefer the handle of the Grand Prix and Classic, because the grip is surer for me, but this is, to some extent, a matter of personal preference. This series "looks" more professional to some (like a Viking stove).

This particular model, the 8 inch carving knife, is a good knife, but I find its uses to be few. For chopping, the chef's knife or utility knife are more useful. This knife is too long and thin for chopping; its balance isn't right. Therefore, this knife is really limited to carving meats. For most cooks, this is an expensive knife for a rare job. If you are completing your collection, I recommend this knife. If you are starting a collection and looking for an all-purpose knife, I would recommend the 8 inch chef's knife or the 4 ½ inch utility knife.

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This was advritised as an 8'' carving knife when in fact its a 6'' utility knife either way it was a good deal just not what i ordered still a very handy knife to have in my roll

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