WÜSTHOF Classic 6 in Flexible Boning Knife (4603 / 1040101416)
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- Forged blade, 58 HRC
- Blade length 6.0 in, width 1.2 in, handle length 4.4 in
- Made in Germany
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Summary
The WÜSTHOF Classic 6-Inch Flexible Boning Knife is a forged German boning knife for trimming meat and working around bone. Check that the listing says flexible and SKU 1040101416 before buying, as WÜSTHOF sells a separate non-flexible 6-inch version.
Strengths
- Forged blade at 58 HRC with a 14-degree per-side edge suits trimming meat and working around bone.
- Flexible 6-inch blade follows ribs and joints where a stiff blade resists.
- Owners report a comfortable size and balanced feel in hand.
- Owners report using WÜSTHOF knives for over 20 years and replacing sets bought 30 years ago.
- Limited lifetime warranty covered a reported snapped blade with a replacement without dispute.
Weaknesses
- No independent instrumented test of this exact model was found in the time available.
- The manufacturer page does not name the steel grade and does not state weight, spine thickness, or handle material.
- One owner reported the knife needed sharpening out of the box.
- One owner reported a blade snapping in half, a single anecdote with no published failure rate.
- Care requires hand washing, immediate towel drying, regular honing, and avoiding metal, glass, and hard bamboo surfaces.
- Listings that omit the word flexible may be the separate non-flexible 6-inch model or a different size.
Verified specifications
| Model | Classic 6-Inch Flexible Boning Knife, SKU 1040101416. |
|---|---|
| Marketplace identifier | ASIN B00005NANS. |
| Series | Classic. |
| Type | Boning knife. |
| Construction method | Forged. |
| Blade length | 6.0 in. |
| Blade width | 1.2 in. |
| Handle length | 4.4 in. |
| Hardness | 58 HRC. |
| Edge angle | 14 degrees per side for standard blades. |
| Edge technology | PEtec laser-guided sharpening. |
| Blade steel | special stainless steel described as durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to sharpen, grade not named. |
| Country of origin | Germany. |
| Warranty | limited lifetime warranty. |
| Dimensions | blade 6.0 x 1.2 in with 4.4 in handle. |
