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By Your Side.
Every Meal.
Every Day.

WÜSTHOF Partner is the reliable, forged knife series designed for the rhythms of everyday life. Comfortable, balanced, and built to last, it is the trusted companion you can count on for every meal, day in and day out.

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WÜSTHOF Partner

WÜSTHOF Partner is a premium, fully forged knife series built for the way you cook today. Designed to feel comfortable and balanced from the very first slice, Partner brings trusted Solingen quality to your daily kitchen routine. Whether you are prepping a quick lunchbox or a relaxed dinner with friends, these knives provide the stability and precision needed to cook with confidence.

Crafted from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel, the series features a half-bolster design for intuitive control and effortless sharpening along the entire blade. With its ergonomic handle and full tang construction, Partner is the smart step into the world of forged knives—delivering the durability and high performance you need for a lifetime of home cooking. Better together. Thanks, Partner

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Series Highlights

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Forged for the Everyday

Every Partner knife is a testament to the uncompromising standards of Solingen, Germany. Forged from a single piece of premium stainless steel, the blade undergoes a laser-guided sharpening process to ensure a consistent, high-performance edge you will notice immediately. The full tang construction adds stability you can feel, while the integrated half bolster provides the perfect weight for a natural, balanced grip.

Quality is earned through precision: each knife passes through approximately 50 production steps and 20 rigorous quality checks before it reaches your kitchen. Built to be a dependable, long-term partner, this series offers the durability and balance required to handle everything from intricate paring to heavy-duty chopping. You and your Partner—built on trust, every single day.

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Partner 6” Chef’s Knife featuring a sharp forged German blade and a black ergonomic handle designed for precise cutting and comfortable grip.

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Partner 6” Chef’s Knife

$105.00

Partner 7-Piece Knife Block Set featuring a serrated bread knife with a sharp forged German blade and a comfortable black ergonomic handle for smooth slicing.

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Partner 5” Serrated Utility Knife

$90.00

Partner 8” Bread Knife featuring a sharp serrated German-forged blade with a black ergonomic handle designed for effortless slicing of bread and baked goods.

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Partner 8” Bread Knife

$135.00

Partner 8” Chef’s Knife featuring a sharp, forged German blade with a smooth black ergonomic handle designed for precise cutting and professional kitchen use.

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Partner 8” Chef’s Knife

$135.00

Partner 7-Piece Knife Block Set featuring a forged German paring knife with a textured black ergonomic handle designed for precise kitchen tasks.

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Partner 3 ½” Paring Knife

$70.00

Partner 4 ½” Steak Knife featuring a sharp, forged German blade with a textured black ergonomic handle for precise cutting and grilling tasks.

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Partner 4 ½” Steak Knife

$80.00

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Partner 12-Piece Knife Block Set with sharp forged German blades, textured black ergonomic handles, kitchen shears, and a walnut wood storage block.

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Partner 12-Piece Knife Block Set

$785.00

Partner 2-Piece Knife Set featuring a forged German blade chef’s knife and paring knife with textured black ergonomic handles for versatile kitchen use.

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Partner 2-Piece Knife Set

$165.00

Partner 7-Piece Knife Block Set with forged German blades, black ergonomic handles, kitchen scissors, and a walnut wood block for organized storage.

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Partner 7-Piece Knife Block Set

$425.00

Partner 3-Piece Knife Set featuring forged German blades with sleek black ergonomic handles for precise cutting and versatile kitchen use.

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Partner 3-Piece Knife Set

$270.00

Partner 8-Piece Knife Block Set featuring forged German knives with textured black ergonomic handles and a wooden block for organized kitchen storage.

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Partner 8-Piece Knife Block Set

$525.00

Partner 4-Piece Steak Knife Set with sharp forged German blades and textured black ergonomic handles for comfortable, precise cutting of steak and meats.

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Partner 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

$255.00

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Series Comparison

	Gourmet	Partner	Classic
Series Highlight	Laser-cut blades deliver value and versatility	Forged quality and balance for dependable everyday cooking	Our best-selling series for generations
Handle Material	Synthetic handle, riveted	Synthetic handle	Resilient synthetic handle, riveted
Weight	6.49 oz	0.0 oz	9.45 oz
Handle Length	5.3 in	4.6 in	4.5 in
Manufacturing Method	Non-forged	Forged	Forged
Rockwell Rating	56 HRC	58 HRC	58 HRC
Bolster	none	Half Bolster	full bolster
Rivet	Stainless Steel	None	Stainless steel
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	Product Details Gourmet 8" Chef's Knife Regular price $100.00 Sale price $100.00 Regular price Color: Black Product Details The all-rounder: for mincing, chopping, or cutting meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables. The Chef's Knife is an active participant in many kitchen tasks, makes food prepping pleasurable, and is part of every professional and home cook’s basic equipment. Laser-stamped from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant WÜSTHOF steel, the uniquely lightweight WÜSTHOF Gourmet 8" Chef's Knife is the ideal addition to any kitchen. Specifications Handle Length 5.3 in Production SKU 1025044820 Method Non-forged Rockwell hardness 56 HRC Country of Origin Germany Blade Length 8.0 in Width 1.9 in Cutlery Type Chef's knife Series Gourmet Care Instructions Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink. Safely store your knife using a storage solution. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo. Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.	Product Details Partner 8” Chef’s Knife Regular price $135.00 Sale price $135.00 Regular price Product Details By your side. Every meal. Every day. For meals that feel good to cook and even better to eat, you need tools you can count on. Thanks, Partner. Fully forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel, the WÜSTHOF Partner 8” Chef’s Knife is a trusted workhorse. It’s designed to accomplish virtually any kitchen task, from chopping herbs to dicing onions to slicing chicken. The mid-size blade offers greater control and comfort, making it an ideal everyday knife for smaller hands, tighter spaces, or quicker prep. Comfortable, balanced, and built for everyday use. Partner is intuitive and easy to use, even for beginners. The ergonomic handle fits securely in your hand, while the forged half bolster offers ideal weight and balance. A full tang, the extension of the blade through the handle, adds stability and control — it’s also a marker of the knife’s 100% forged quality. The result? Effortless prep, slice after slice. Partner is quality you can count on from morning to night. You’ll notice the difference a premium knife makes from the very first slice. True forged quality simply feels better, and for good reason: durable, precise, and high performing, these knives are built to last a lifetime with proper care. By your side. Every meal. Every day. Specifications Handle Length 4.6 in Production SKU 1061830120 Method Forged Rockwell hardness 58 HRC Country of Origin Germany Blade Length 8 in Width 1.85 in Angle 29° Dimensions Product Length 13.39 in Product Height 0.91 in Product Width 2.01 in Cutlery Series Partner Care Instructions Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink. Safely store your knife using a storage solution. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo. Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.	Product Details Classic 8" Chef's Knife Regular price $170.00 Sale price $170.00 Regular price Color: Black Product Details The Original chef's knife is iconic, withstanding the test of time, and maturing with quality and style. Unmatched in design and quality, the WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife is the all-rounder - perfect for mincing, chopping, or cutting meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables. This chef's knife is an active participant in many kitchen tasks, makes food prepping pleasurable, and should be a part of every professional chef and home cook’s basic equipment. Chopping Cutting Fish Fruit Herbs Meat Vegetables Specifications Handle Length 4.5 in Production SKU 1040100120 Method Forged Rockwell hardness 58 HRC Country of Origin Germany Blade Length 8.0 in Width 1.9 in Cutlery Type Chef's knife Series Classic Care Instructions Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink. Safely store your knife using a storage solution. Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo. Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.