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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife on a white background
Close-up of the bolster where the blade of a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife meets the black handle
Close-up of the end of the black handle of a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife, with its rivets and red trident logo
Close-up of the black handle of a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife from the spine side, showing the tang
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knives on a wooden wall bar above tomatoes, herbs and salami
Hands slicing tomatoes with a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife on a dark wooden board, with parsley, salami and butter
Chef carving a joint of meat at a kitchen counter, with WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knives on a wall bar behind

Wüsthof

Wüsthof CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife

$95.00

Part number: 1040100412

  • 4.7-inch utility blade
  • Slim blade profile
  • Pointed tip
  • Plain cutting edge
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife

Forged utility knife with a slim pointed blade for herbs, onions, fruit, vegetables, and small cuts of meat

The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife gives you more reach than a paring knife without the width of a chef's knife. Its narrow 4.7-inch blade handles mincing shallots and herbs, trimming fruit and vegetables, and cutting smaller portions of meat with close control.

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Why buy here

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized WÜSTHOF retailer

We sell genuine WÜSTHOF cutlery backed by WÜSTHOF's limited lifetime warranty.

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Your knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

Real customer support

Our team can help with knife selection, safe storage, honing, sharpening, and long-term care.

Wüsthof CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife

More Reach for Detailed Prep

The 4.7-inch blade extends beyond a standard paring knife while remaining compact enough for precise hand work and small cutting boards. Its slim 0.8-inch width is easy to guide through shallots, herbs, small vegetables, fruit, and trimmed meat portions.

A sharp pointed tip supports cleaning, decorating, and detailed cuts where a broader chef's knife would feel less precise.

Close-up of the end of the black handle of a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife, with its rivets and red trident logo

Wüsthof CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife

Between a Paring Knife and a Chef's Knife

This utility knife is useful when a paring knife feels too short and a chef's knife feels too broad. Its narrow profile and pointed tip favor controlled prep, while the additional blade length gives you room for longer slicing strokes.

Close-up of the black handle of a WÜSTHOF CLASSIC knife from the spine side, showing the tang

What stands out

Signature Features

4.7-inch utility blade

Bridges the space between a compact paring knife and a larger kitchen knife.

Slim blade profile

The 0.8-inch width supports precise trimming, slicing, and small preparation tasks.

Pointed tip

Provides control for cleaning produce, decorating ingredients, and making detailed cuts.

Plain cutting edge

Handles herbs, onions, fruit, vegetables, and small cuts of meat with clean strokes.

Forged construction

Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and stable handling.

58 HRC hardness

Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.

Black CLASSIC handle

The compact handle provides the familiar grip and appearance of the CLASSIC collection.

Made in Solingen, Germany

Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.

Best for

The Right Knife for the Job

  • Cutting

    Handles detailed everyday prep that requires more blade length than a paring knife.

  • Fruit

    Trims, cleans, and slices small and medium fruit.

  • Herbs

    Minces shallots, onions, and fresh herbs with close control.

  • Meat

    Trims and portions smaller boneless cuts.

  • Vegetables

    Cleans, decorates, and cuts small vegetables with a narrow pointed blade.

Product details

Specifications

Product Type
Utility knife
Series
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
Blade Length
4.7 in
Blade Width
0.8 in
Handle Length
3.9 in
Edge Style
Plain edge
Production Method
Forged
Blade Hardness
58 HRC
Handle Color
Black
Country of Origin
Germany
WÜSTHOF SKU
1040100412

From Our Founder

"This is a useful size for the jobs that outgrow a paring knife but do not need a chef's knife. The narrow blade stays easy to guide through herbs, shallots, fruit, and smaller vegetables."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

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Shipping, care and support

Shipping & Returns

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Orders of $30 or more ship free anywhere in the U.S. Orders placed before 2pm CST ship the same day, and delivery typically takes 1 to 5 business days depending on your location relative to our Texas warehouse.

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Please contact us to begin the return process.

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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain edge alignment.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Do not cut bones, frozen food, or other hard materials.
Warranty Information

WÜSTHOF provides a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use. Normal wear, misuse and commercial use are not covered. Contact Design & Grace if you need help with a warranty claim.

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Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

What is the WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 4.5" Utility Knife best used for?

It is suited to slicing fruit, trimming vegetables, mincing shallots and herbs, and preparing small portions of boneless meat. The narrow pointed blade provides control for jobs that are too large for a paring knife but do not require a chef's knife.

How does this knife differ from the 4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife?

The regular CLASSIC Utility Knife has a narrower 0.8-inch blade, making it particularly useful for trimming and detailed cuts. The Asian Utility Knife has a wider 1.2-inch blade that provides more knuckle clearance for cutting-board preparation.

Should I choose the 4.5-inch or 6-inch CLASSIC Utility Knife?

The 4.5-inch Utility Knife offers closer control for trimming fruit, preparing shallots, and making detailed cuts. The 6-inch version provides more reach for longer slices, medium-sized vegetables, sausage, and smaller portions of boneless meat.

Is this utility knife suitable for cutting meat?

Yes. It is useful for trimming and portioning smaller cuts of boneless meat and poultry. For large portions or longer slicing strokes, a chef's knife or carving knife provides more working length.