A cook's, chef's or French knife, whatever you call it, is indispensible in any kitchen. Equally good at jointing and slicing, chopping and dicing vegetables, and a range of other kitchen tasks, it's a one-bladed wonder.

Although traditionally the chef's knife is about 20cm long, they come in a range of sizes to suit the user. Smaller hands are often more comfortable with a shorter blade and big hands a longer blade (to each his own, we say).

The gentle curve upwards from the blade to the point facilitates an easy rocking motion that makes quick work of dicing, slicing, mincing, and splicing, while the wide, flat blade makes mincing a cinch. This knife will quickly become an extension of your arm in the kitchen.

Highlights:

• Finish blade satin
• Right or left-handed symmetrical
• Type of edge plain edge
• Way of sharpening Western sharpening angle
• Blade characteristics smooth
• Dishwasher safe yes, but we strongly advise against it
• Type chef's knife
• Sharpening angle 14º
• Type of handle Western grip
• Total angle 28 degrees
• Brand Wüsthof Dreizack
• Colour black
• Can be engraved yes
• Country of origin Germany
• Warranty on materials and manufacturing defects lifetime
• Series Silverpoint
• Material handle plastic
• Type of steel chromium-molybdenum-vanadium
• Hardness 56 HRC