Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife - 58 HRC Forged Steel
Published on 09/05/2026 at 21:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Wüsthof Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife comes with SKU 1040100120, a forged build, and 58 HRC hardness. The blade measures 8.0 in, and the width is 1.9 in.Wüsthof lists the knife.
Classic Series Details
The Classic series uses a forged construction, and Wüsthof says the blade is made in Germany. The handle length is 4.5 in, and the care instructions call for hand washing and immediate towel-drying.
Wüsthof says the knife is suited to chopping, cutting fish, fruit, herbs, meat, and vegetables. The company also describes the series as featuring a 58 HRC Rockwell hardness and a Classic type designation.
Price And Positioning
Wüsthof lists the Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife at $170.00. That puts it above the entry-level stamped knife tier and keeps it in the forged chef's knife class.Wüsthof's Classic collection
For a US shopper, the knife sits in a familiar premium kitchen range, and the same SKU appears on the brand site with the same 8.0 in blade length and 58 HRC hardness. That combination is most relevant for cooks who want a forged chef's knife with a standard 8-inch blade.
Manufacturer And Use Case
Wüsthof has developed and manufactured its knives in Solingen, Germany, and the brand page says the company has done so since 1814. The Classic line is presented as the original Wüsthof series, with a black three-rivet handle and laser-guided edge finishing.
Bottom Line For Kitchens
The Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife fits the everyday chef's knife slot, with a forged 58 HRC blade, an 8.0 in length, and a 4.5 in handle. It is a straightforward choice for buyers who want a single forged kitchen knife and do not need a stamped alternative.
Product Facts
- Product: Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
- Manufacturer: Wüsthof
- Category: Chef's knife
- SKU: 1040100120
- Blade length: 8.0 in
- Handle length: 4.5 in
- Rockwell hardness: 58 HRC
- Price: $170.00
