Production

Unlike many knife makers, in over 200 years of history we have not succumbed to the temptation of manufacturing outside of our hometown in Solingen, Germany. There is a simple reason for this: we value the heritage and identity of a place known for centuries as “The City of Blades." We believe that quality knives can only be made where high-precision production meets traditional craftsmanship.

It takes approximately 54 manufacturing steps to turn a piece of WÜSTHOF steel – a special mixture of chrome, vanadium, molybdenum, and stainless steel – into a quality knife. When it comes to exceptionally heavy lifting or millimetre-precise work, we use the latest robotics and lasers. When intuition, experienced artisanship, and a seasoned eye are required, we rely on our 400 employees to make our premium knives truly exceptional. We produce 1.7 million knives per year, and every WÜSTHOF knife has passed through the hands of a trained specialist.