WÜSTHOF Classic 7" Nakiri Knife, Black
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- Blade length 7.0 in
- Blade width 1.9 in
- Handle length 4.4 in
- Forged construction
- 58 HRC Rockwell hardness
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Summary
A forged German vegetable knife for straight push-cutting, suited to cooks who already use the Classic handle shape. Check that you want a blunt-tipped specialist knife, because it cannot pierce, core, or rock like a pointed knife.
Strengths
- Hollow-edge indentations keep sliced vegetables from clinging to the blade.
- Forged Solingen blade with full tang feels solid and balanced in hand.
- Triple-riveted synthetic handle is comfortable and built for long use.
- 10-degree edge suits clean push-cuts through vegetables.
- Limited lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.
Weaknesses
- Blunt tip and straight edge cannot pierce, core, or handle detail work.
- Thicker German geometry can wedge in dense vegetables, and owners report thinning behind the edge to improve cutting.
- Full bolster adds weight and blocks sharpening at the heel.
- Hollow-edge dimples complicate whetstone sharpening because the edge is not flat.
- A related Classic Ikon test noted an awkward handle, so check handle shape before you commit.
Verified specifications
| Model | Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Nakiri, SKU 1040132617. |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ASIN B085V63F23. |
| Blade length | 7.0 in (180 mm). |
| Blade width | 1.9 in (4.72 cm). |
| Handle length | 4.4 in (11.2 cm). |
| Construction | forged from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-free steel. |
| Hardness | 58 HRC. |
| Origin | made in Solingen, Germany. |
| Edge | hollow edge with scalloped indentations to reduce food sticking. |
| Edge angle | 10 degrees per side. |
| Handle | black synthetic POM, triple-riveted, full tang. |
| Bolster | full bolster. |
| Care | hand wash recommended. |
| Warranty | limited lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for the original purchaser. |
Full research notes and sources
Sources
- WÜSTHOF — Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Nakiri product page
- WÜSTHOF Germany — Classic Nakiri with hollow edge product page
- WÜSTHOF — Classic series page
- WÜSTHOF — Limited lifetime warranty details
- WÜSTHOF Australia — Nakiri product page
- KnifeMerchant — Wüsthof Classic hollow edge Nakiri listing
- Bon Appétit — Nakiri knife test
- Serious Eats — Nakiri knives test
- Olive Magazine — Nakiri knives test
- r/chefknives — Owner discussion on Classic Ikon Nakiri research
- r/chefknives — Thread on Wüsthof or Masutani nakiri choice
- r/cookware — Thread on whether Wüsthof knives are worth it
