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Wusthof Classic 8 inch chef's knife, forged steel blade, black POM handle with red logo, full bolster and triple rivets

Wusthof

Wusthof 1040100120 Classic 8 in Chef's Knife Cutlery

SKU CH-J8QG-D8HNB MPN 1040100120

Precision-forged high-carbon stainless steel chef's knife with full tang, triple-riveted POM handle, and 58° Rockwell temper for lasting sharpness

  • TypeChefs Knives
  • Blade Length8
  • Height1.7
  • Width0.6
  • Weight2
  • Precision-forged high-carbon stainless steel blade for lasting sharpness
  • Full tang triple-riveted handle delivers secure control
  • PEtec edge 20% sharper with twice the retention
  • Tempered to 58° Rockwell for durable hardness
  • POM handle with full bolster and finger guard for comfort

Classic 8 in Chef's Knife

The Wusthof 1040100120 is a precision–forged chef's knife made from a single blank of high carbon stainless steel. Its full tang is triple riveted to a durable polyoxymethylene handle for secure control. The blade is tempered to 58° Rockwell and features Precision Edge Technology for 20% sharper performance. A full bolster and finger guard complete the design.

Suited for daily prep and professional kitchens

Cooks who value a traditional feel and long edge retention will appreciate the balanced weight and comfortable grip. The 8 inch blade handles chopping, slicing and dicing with ease. Buyers needing a lighter blade or a flexible boning knife should look at something else. This knife is built for heavy, repeated use on a cutting board.

Capacity and headroom

The 8 inch blade length and 2 ounce weight provide enough heft for dense vegetables and large proteins without fatigue. The high carbon steel holds a keen edge through extended prep sessions. Very delicate tasks like peeling small fruit or intricate decorative cuts are where this size runs out. A smaller paring knife covers those gaps.

Highlights

  • Precision-forged high-carbon stainless steel blade for lasting sharpness
  • Full tang triple-riveted handle delivers secure control
  • PEtec edge 20% sharper with twice the retention
  • Tempered to 58° Rockwell for durable hardness
  • POM handle with full bolster and finger guard for comfort

Specifications

BrandWusthof
Model1040100120
TypeChefs Knives
Blade Length8
Height1.7
Width0.6
Weight2

Questions about this item

Does the 8 in blade length require a cutting board at least 9 in wide?

Yes, a board wider than the 8 in blade gives full clearance for rocking cuts and protects both the edge and the countertop.

Will the full tang and triple rivets feel balanced if I keep using a lighter stamped knife for boning?

The 2 lb forged weight and full bolster shift the balance point toward the handle, so it feels heavier but more controlled than a stamped boning knife.

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