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Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife 20cm $119 (RRP $349) @ David Jones

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Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife 20cm $119 (RRP $349) @ David Jones
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Prodigii on 28/01/2023 - 17:16 davidjones.com (3266 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2023 - 02:01 by 1 other user

Have been shopping around for a solid work horse knife and noticed the 20cm Chef’s knife had been priced cheaper than the advertised 40% off Wusthof products at David Jones.

Sticker in store was $209.40 (40% off $349) however online price was $119 and when scanned also comes up as $119 in-store.

Inflated DJ’s retail price aside great deal for a very reliable knife as these normally float around the $200 mark elsewhere.

Plenty of stock available in-store for click and collect it seems depending on location.

Also don’t forget your Cashrewards for an extra 2% off if buying online.

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  • big ol bargs on 28/01/2023 - 17:30
    +3

    Something to think about but I've heard the finger guard on the heel makes it hard to sharpen this knife

    • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 17:51
      -1

      Yeah, what's up with that? I've never seen that before.

      • bictory on 28/01/2023 - 18:10
        +2

        You can use the sharpening service https://www.wusthof.com.au/pages/knife-sharpening-service

        • OZKap on 28/01/2023 - 18:15
          +1

          Complimentary service but you have to pay shipping both ways, not bad to be honest.

          TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR KNIFE SHARPENING SERVICE:
          Postage fees to and from Fackelmann Housewares will be at your expense for all options.
          Please note the amount that will be charged to your card [for return shipping] will be $13.50 inclusive of packaging, postage and tracking.

        • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 18:20
          +1

          Lmao I'm not filling in a a form and sending in the knives whenever I need my knife sharpened. I can do it myself.

          The weird "finger guard" on the heel makes using honing steels and whetstones a lot more annoying. I would not buy this knife just because of that.

          • doobey1231 on 28/01/2023 - 19:05

            @rosebank: Its a nice addition they provide the service though. My Avanti set has the same sort of style and I cant say I have ever had an issue sharpening them.

            • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 19:13
              -1

              @doobey1231: That requires you to pack and send to them at your own cost, and pay for return shipping. And turnaround time if not in Sydney is 2 weeks.

              I don't hate Wusthof or anything, I exclusively buy their steels, but the sharpening service is bs, and that finger guard thing is the dumbest shit ever

              • doobey1231 on 29/01/2023 - 10:51
                +1

                @rosebank: Yes I understand the requirements in order to use the service, that doesn’t take away that it’s a nice addition to buying that brand. And like I said the finger guard on my avantis have never been an issue, can’t see it being one here either personally. But everyone’s different!

                • rosebank on 29/01/2023 - 13:14

                  @doobey1231: Sure, I guess $20-30 isn't bad for a knife to be professionally sharpened, but I also don't know how much a local knife sharpener would cost because I've never used one.

                  The finger guard on the bolster is something I've truly never seen, and I own 30+ knives; German, Japanese, Swiss, Chinese, in all different shapes and sizes, and that would be a huge annoyance to me. But if you're are happy with it, then I'm happy that you're happy.

    • 0 0 0 on 28/01/2023 - 21:15

      Nothing an angle grinder can't take care of when you're sharpening it anyway.

    • Maz78 on 29/01/2023 - 09:52

      Not if you know what you're doing. Had these knives for 12~ years and got them sharpened a few days ago. As good as new.

  • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 17:54
    +11

    If you want a 20cm workhorse knife, get this: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/153001795044

    I would also recommend a Victorinox Santoku, but they only go up to 17cm

    • spendybeans on 28/01/2023 - 17:55
      +3

      I've got the linked Victorinox. It's just so good that, as much as I want something fancier, I just don't see the need. 7 or 8 years and going strong

      • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 17:59
        +2

        Victorinox are kinda underrated among home cooks who like fancy German and Japanese knives. But if you've worked in a commercial kitchen, many cooks use Victorinox. I don't even know what type of steel it is, if I can sharpen it and hone it to keep it sharp fairly easily, I don't really care.

    • Aureus on 28/01/2023 - 18:05
      +2

      Best knife at this price point for sure.

      • N1ghthawk on 28/01/2023 - 18:16
        +1

        Hey @Aureus wouldn't this be better value same knife(?) with block & free delivery

        https://www.minimax.com.au/products/wusthof-classic-cooks-kn…

        • Aureus on 28/01/2023 - 19:22

          I prefer the Victorinox, but I am no expert and knife preference is subjective.

      • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 18:23

        I think a Chinese cleaver is the best all-rounder knife there is. But there's a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it, it can be incredibly rewarding.

    • NedStark102 on 28/01/2023 - 18:10

      What are the fibrox handles like to use? I would almost be tempted to go straight for the rosewood handle just because of how ugly it looks, and how comparitively nice the rosewood looks. I'm a superficial knife man apparently.

      • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 18:17
        +2

        Fibrox is great; ergonomic, good grip, can just chuck it in the dishwasher. But go rosewood if you want, it does look nice but the blade is the same.

    • Prodigii on 28/01/2023 - 18:29

      Definitely agree Victorinox can’t be beaten at this price point in terms of reliability! The push over the edge (pun intended) for me was the nice heft and weight of the Wusthof handle vs Fibrox but as someone’s mentioned the Victorinox Rosewood are also a great range for a fancier more solid feel.

      • rosebank on 28/01/2023 - 18:38

        I have a 23cm Wusthof Classic chef's knife that I never use, and even though I recommended it, a 20cm Victorinox cook's knife is something I don't use often. My go-tos are a Chinese cleaver, or a Santoku.

        Edit: I just dug it out of my drawers, it's a Classic Ikon X 50 Cr MoV 15 4596/23cm

  • Mr Frodo on 28/01/2023 - 18:26
    +1

    RRP $349

    Wusthof with that! 😲

  • JJCS on 28/01/2023 - 18:31
    +1

    This is a nice knife, bought it for $180. On the heavier side though.

  • GunnerMcDagget on 28/01/2023 - 18:42
    +1

    I wouldn't recommend this knife. The Ikon is much better.

    Or for this price, go a Victorinox. The Bolster just makes the knife terrible to work with.

  • darshu on 28/01/2023 - 18:44
    +6

    You can buy a Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife 20cm + knife block for $99.95 delivered from Minimax

    • rokufan on 28/01/2023 - 20:10

      Is it the same model?

      • darshu on 28/01/2023 - 21:27
        +1

        I hope so, I ordered one :D

        According to sellers ebay listing. You will get a Wusthof's limited-edition Classic 20cm Cook's Knife (I don't know the meaning of 'limited-edition') + a knife block. Don't forget the 7% cashback from Cashrewards.
        Other than 'limited edition', the knife is identical.

  • rokufan on 28/01/2023 - 18:47

    Can't add to cart: "Sorry, this colour / size combination is not currently available."

    • P3aker on 28/01/2023 - 18:57

      same, shame.

  • dojomojo on 28/01/2023 - 18:50

    At first glance, I thought this was WUPHF brand.

  • saliya on 28/01/2023 - 20:46

    The Classic Chef heel bolster is solid, so you can remove material from it safely while sharpening.
    Because it is solid, it contributes a fair bit to the balance and feel of the knife, and heel bolster removal adds a lot to sharpening time if you're not using a machine.
    The Ikon series doesn't have the bolster on the heel so sharpening is easier / faster. I don't own one but I think it would be an improvement.

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