Wusthof Gourmet 7-PIECE BLOCK SET $99.99 with Free Shipping.

[Staver]

This set usually goes for $246.00. I bought my set from another vendor a while back for $129.00. These are the same knifes that most of the FoodTV Chefs use. The difference is that they use the "Grand Prix" style of handle.

 

[CarpeDeo]

How is the Gourmet series different from the Classic series?

 

[bygdaddy]

The "Classic" is a standard knife with the blank visable thru the handle. The "Grand Prix" is a rounded handle and is more for comfort than anything else.

 

[greg]

ARe the other series stamped like this one?

 

[SilkySmooth]

I believe bygdaddy is mistaken regarding the differences between Classic and Grand Prix. I own and use both. The Classic has a full tong and the Grand Prix does not. Please check out the Wusthof website if you need an explanation what this means. In practical terms, the balance and the heft of the knives are slightly different. It is noticeable even to an amateur like myself. I can not recommend one over the other, it is simply a matter of preference.

 

[MisfitsFiend]

i have these knives and they are awesome...nice find!

mf

 

[miksem]

This knifes are stamped and the other one Classic and Grand Prix are forged it is a big-big difference, thats why it cost only 99$. Ask any chef and he will tell you , that <SPAN class=common12><B>WUSTHOF famous only for its Classic series FORGED knifes. I will recommend not to waste your money on stamped model.</B></SPAN>

 

[rx8]

miksem is right...

the gourmet series is comparable to the henckles international series. stamped instead of forged.
the wustof classic and henckles (without the international - i.e: professional S, 4 or 5 star series) are the knives to get. these are forged.

nevertheless, they all get the job done. a matter of how much you cook really.