Wüsthof Performer 20cm Cook's Knife (WT1061200120)

The Wusthof Performer 20cm Cook's Knife proves its worth with every use: exceptional quality and unlimited performance. The ultra-hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade ensures reduced friction due to the lotus effect and glides precisely through both soft and hard ingredients alike. The non-slip honeycomb structure of the Hexagon Power Grip guarantees extreme control. Stylish black visual, razor sharp edge, unsurpassable performance: unique design meets pure dynamism in the ultimate Wusthof range.The chef's knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.Diamond-like carbon coating increases surface hardness to a unique 104 RockwellThanks to the lotus effect the knife glides effortlessly through foodNewly designed Hexagon Power Grip with non-slip honeycomb structureForged from one piece of WÜSTHOF stainless steelForged in Solingen, GermanyBlack, sharp, unsurpassableNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning (damage will occur to the blade coating) – handwash onlyDiamond-like carbon coated blade for extreme performance. The Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated blade, being extremely hard and durable, is the ultimate quality in the knife market. The black, almost magical coating increases the surface hardness of WÜSTHOF steel from 58 to a unique 104 Rockwell.For connoisseurs, this means a remarkable advantage in performance: its extreme robustness makes it virtually immune to adverse external effects and the diamond-like surface is also extremely resistant to heat.DLC was originally developed for the extreme conditions in space travel and motor sports; WÜSTHOF is the first knife manufacturer in the world to use this technology on a fully forged knife with bolster.The Lotus Effect: Particles simply roll off. Performer knives glide through food almost frictionlessly: full of momentum. Thanks to the particularly low friction and non-stick properties of the diamond-like coating and the lotus effect of the black surface, particles simply roll off the blade.