What benefits does the DLC coating provide for the WÜSTHOF Performer?

The DLC coating helps the blade glide through ingredients more easily and makes cleanup easier. It repels fats and acids. It increases the steel surface hardness to Rockwell 104.

What features enhance the grip of the handle for the WÜSTHOF Performer?

The handle is designed for a secure grip with a unique offset honeycomb structure that creates a nonslip hold for safety and precision. Hexagon Power Grip handle design. Made of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide.

Can the WÜSTHOF Performer handle both hard and soft foods?

Yes, the DLC-coated blade is suited to a range of ingredients. It combines the talents of a chef's knife and a cleaver. It is proportioned for precision tasks like mincing and paper-thin slicing. Shallow oval-shaped depressions along the edge help prevent food from sticking. It is not advisable to use this knife to cut through bone.

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WÜSTHOF Performer Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife, 7"

$295

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DLC coating helps the blade glide through ingredients more easily and makes cleanup easier.
- It repels fats and acids.
- It increases the steel surface hardness to Rockwell 104.
The handle is designed for a secure grip with a unique offset honeycomb structure that creates a nonslip hold for safety and precision.
- Hexagon Power Grip handle design.
- Made of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide.
Yes, the DLC-coated blade is suited to a range of ingredients.
- It combines the talents of a chef's knife and a cleaver.
- It is proportioned for precision tasks like mincing and paper-thin slicing.
- Shallow oval-shaped depressions along the edge help prevent food from sticking.
It is not advisable to use this knife to cut through bone.