WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Hollow Edge Chef's Knife
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- 8-inch blade
- 58 HRC Rockwell hardness
- Forged high-carbon stainless steel
- Full tang with triple rivets
- PEtec precision edge technology
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Summary
A forged 8 in (20 cm) chef’s knife in X50CrMoV15 steel with hollow-edge indentations that reduce food sticking, suited to cooks who want a heavy German all-purpose knife. Check availability before you buy: the US WÜSTHOF site does not prominently list SKU 1040100220, so shoppers often find it through third-party retailers.
Strengths
- Hollow-edge indentations create air pockets that keep food from sticking during slicing.
- Forged X50CrMoV15 steel at 58 HRC holds an edge through daily prep, owners report.
- Triple-riveted synthetic handle with full tang feels balanced and secure in hand.
- Independent testing of the non-hollow-edge Classic confirmed edge retention over 100 days.
- WÜSTHOF honors the limited lifetime warranty, with owners reporting replacements after handle breaks.
Weaknesses
- Full bolster adds weight that can cause fatigue during prolonged prep, some users note.
- Independent tests cover the non-hollow-edge Classic, not this exact hollow-edge SKU.
- Hollow edge can complicate sharpening, with one owner reporting wearing past the hollows on a Santoku.
- Blade can chip when used on hard surfaces or for prying.
- Warranty excludes cutting frozen foods, bones, and dense surfaces, and remedy is a promotional code.
Verified specifications
| Model | Classic Chef’s Knife with Hollow Edge, SKU 1040100220. |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 8 in (20 cm). |
| Blade material | X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. |
| Hardness | 58 HRC. |
| Method | Forged. |
| Origin | Germany, Solingen. |
| Handle length | 4.5 in (11.5 cm). |
| Handle | Resilient synthetic, triple-riveted, full tang. |
| Edge | Hollow edge with hollow-ground indentations to reduce food sticking. |
| Sharpening angle | 14 degrees per WÜSTHOF. |
| Overall length | 13.00 in. |
| Cutting edge | 7.625 in. |
| Blade thickness | 0.11 in. |
| Weight | 9.14 oz (259 g). |
| Blade width | 1.9 in (4.7 cm) per WÜSTHOF spec. |
| Blade width per BladeHQ measurement | 1.75 in. |
| Bolster | Full bolster. |
| Included items | Knife only. |
Full research notes and sources
Sources
- WÜSTHOF Germany — Classic Chef’s Knife with Hollow Edge product page
- BladeHQ — Wusthof Classic 8-inch Hollow Edge Cook’s Knife specifications
- WÜSTHOF — Classic 8-inch Cook’s Knife product page
- Serious Eats — chef knives roundup
- ATBBQ — Wusthof Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife product page
- Crate & Barrel — Wusthof Classic Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife product page
- WÜSTHOF — Limited lifetime warranty details
- WÜSTHOF — Classic 6-inch Hollow Edge Chef’s Knife product page
- WÜSTHOF — Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku product page
- WÜSTHOF — Hollow edge explainer
- Reddit r/chefknives — Classic vs Ikon sharpening discussion
- Reddit r/BuyItForLife — Wusthof Classic longevity discussion
