Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Hollow Edge Carving Set

Hollows ground along the blade set the Wüsthof Classic 2-piece hollow edge carving set apart. It pairs that carving knife with a straight meat fork for a turkey or a standing rib roast.

The hollows create small pockets of air between the steel and the meat, so thin slices fall away from the 8-inch blade. That helps with moist meats and with anything you want to cut thin, like smoked turkey breast or roast beef for sandwiches. The 6-inch fork has straight tines to anchor the roast and move slices to the platter.

If you prefer a plain blade, the Classic 2-piece carving set pairs the same fork with a straight-edge carving knife. For extra length on a large bird, there is the Classic 9-inch hollow edge carving knife on its own. A Classic Super Slicer handles brisket and whole hams.

For tidy slices, let the roast rest first and carve across the grain in long strokes. Our guide to blade shapes explains carving knives and slicers.