WÜSTHOF Model 4195-7, Gourmet 7 Inch Hollow Edge Nakiri
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- 7.0 in blade length
- 1.9 in blade width
- 4.6 in handle length
- 56 HRC Rockwell hardness
- Non-forged (stamped) construction
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Summary
A stamped German-made nakiri for home vegetable prep, suited to cooks who want a light WÜSTHOF knife with a hollow edge. Check your sharpener before you buy: this blade needs 10 degrees per side, not a standard European angle.
Strengths
- Granton dimples reduce food sticking during vegetable prep.
- Light stamped build suits everyday kitchen tasks.
- Made in Solingen, Germany from high-carbon stainless steel.
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
- 10-degree-per-side edge cuts with less force than standard European edges.
Weaknesses
- No bolster means less finger protection and less forward weight.
- Covered tang gives less heft at the butt than an exposed tang.
- 56 HRC dulls faster than the 58 HRC Classic line.
- Blade is thicker than Japanese nakiris some cooks expect.
- Hand wash only, with no sheath included in the box.
Verified specifications
| Model | 4195-7 / SKU 1025047317. |
|---|---|
| Series | Gourmet, entry-level stamped line. |
| Blade length | 7.0 in. |
| Blade width | 1.9 in. |
| Handle length | 4.6 in. |
| Weight | approximately 0.5 lbs (8 oz). |
| Blade steel | high-carbon stainless steel. |
| Construction | non-forged, laser-cut stamped. |
| Hardness | 56 HRC. |
| Country of origin | Germany, Solingen. |
| Handle material | synthetic polypropylene. |
| Edge angle | 10 degrees per side for nakiri. |
| Hollow edge | yes, granton dimples to reduce food sticking. |
| Bolster | none. |
| Tang | full tang on blades 4.5 in and longer, covered and not exposed. |
| Care | hand wash only. |
| Included items | knife only, no sheath or accessories. |
Full research notes and sources
Sources
- WÜSTHOF — Gourmet 7 Nakiri Hollow Edge product page
- Williams Sonoma — WÜSTHOF cutlery comparison chart
- Prudent Reviews — Wusthof Classic vs Gourmet comparison
- Katom — Wusthof Classic vs Gourmet line guide
- New York Times — Nakiri, a Japanese knife designed for vegetables
- WÜSTHOF Australia — Nakiri product page
- MDM — W-STHOF Gourmet 7 inch Hollow Edge Nakiri listing
