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Wüsthof Classic 8-inch Half Bolster Chef’s Knife
Wüsthof’s Classic 8-inch Half Bolster chef’s knife, also called the demi-bolster, has the familiar Classic handle and blade with one change. The bolster stops short of the heel, so the edge runs all the way back to the handle.That matters in two ways. The heel of the blade touches the board, so it can do heavy work such as splitting a hard squash. It is also simpler to maintain. A full bolster eventually has to be ground down as the blade wears with sharpening, and this knife never needs that.The knife is a little lighter than the standard Classic 8-inch, with the same 1.9-inch width and triple-riveted handle. It suits customers who like the shape of the Classic 8-inch chef’s knife and sharpen their own knives. The Classic Ikon 8-inch offers the same sharpening advantage on a contoured handle. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains how bolster styles differ. Learn More$169.95
