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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife on a board with shredded cabbage, sliced aubergine, leek and herbs

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Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife

$300.00

Part number: 1040131818

  • 7-inch Chinese chef's blade
  • 3-inch blade width
  • Fine cutting edge
  • Forged construction
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife

Forged wide-blade chef's knife for vegetables, meat, fish, and precise slicing, made in Solingen, Germany

The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife combines a fine cutting edge with a broad 3-inch blade for chopping vegetables, slicing meat and fish, mincing herbs, and transferring prepared ingredients from the board. Its substantial forged construction provides the power for cabbage and dense produce while remaining precise enough for thin tomato slices.

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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife on a board with shredded cabbage, sliced aubergine, leek and herbs

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Why Order from Design & Grace

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

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

Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife

Wide-Blade Control for Everyday Prep

The 7-inch cutting edge provides enough length for large vegetables and full slicing strokes without becoming difficult to guide. Its 3-inch blade width creates generous knuckle clearance and a broad surface for scooping chopped ingredients into a bowl or pan.

This is a fine-edged Chinese chef's knife, not a heavy cleaver. Use it for vegetables, herbs, boneless meat, fruit, and fish. Do not use the edge to cut bones, frozen food, or very hard fruit such as coconuts.

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

Wüsthof CLASSIC 7" Chinese Chef's Knife

Chinese Chef's Knife, Not a Cleaver

The broad rectangular blade may resemble a cleaver, but its fine edge is designed for precise food preparation rather than bones. The added blade height gives you power, board clearance, and a practical way to move chopped ingredients without sacrificing slicing performance.

What stands out

Signature Features

7-inch Chinese chef's blade

Handles chopping, slicing, mincing, and general preparation with a broad, controlled profile.

3-inch blade width

Provides substantial knuckle clearance and a useful surface for transferring prepared ingredients.

Fine cutting edge

Produces clean cuts through tomatoes, vegetables, fish, fruit, and boneless meat.

Forged construction

Forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel for strength, balance, and dependable daily use.

58 HRC hardness

Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.

Black CLASSIC handle

The familiar riveted handle provides a secure grip and coordinates with the wider 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

    Serves as a versatile primary knife for chopping, slicing, and detailed preparation.

  • Fish

    Portions fillets and other boneless cuts with a wide, stable blade.

  • Fruit

    Makes clean slices through tomatoes, melons, citrus, and other produce.

  • Herbs

    Chops and minces herbs with controlled downward cuts.

  • Meat

    Slices and portions boneless meat without the resistance of a thicker cleaver.

  • Vegetables

    Handles cabbage, onions, eggplant, and other large or dense produce.

Product details

Specifications

Product Type
Chinese chef's knife
Series
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
Blade Length
7 in
Blade Width
3 in
Handle Length
4.4 in
Edge Type
Fine straight edge
Production Method
Forged
Blade Hardness
58 HRC
Handle Color
Black
Country of Origin
Germany
WÜSTHOF SKU
1040131818

From Our Founder

"The broad blade gives you excellent board clearance and makes transferring chopped vegetables easy. It has the presence of a cleaver, but the edge is made for precise slicing, not bones."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

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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 suitable knife-storage solution.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Do not use on bones, frozen food, or very hard fruit such as coconuts.
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 a WÜSTHOF Chinese Chef's Knife best used for?

The broad, rectangular blade is designed for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless meat. Its generous blade height provides knuckle clearance and makes it convenient to transfer prepared ingredients from the cutting board.

Can the CLASSIC Chinese Chef's Knife chop through bones?

No. Although its rectangular blade resembles a cleaver, this is a precision cutting knife rather than a heavy bone cleaver. Use it for ordinary food preparation, not for chopping through bones, frozen ingredients, or other materials that can damage the cutting edge.

How does a Chinese Chef's Knife differ from a European chef's knife?

The Chinese Chef's Knife has a broad, rectangular blade suited to direct chopping and slicing, with a large surface for transferring ingredients. A traditional European chef's knife has a more curved edge designed to support rocking cuts as well as slicing.

Is this knife suitable for preparing meat?

Yes. It can slice and portion boneless meat and poultry with controlled strokes. For close work around bones and joints, a narrower boning knife offers more precise access.