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Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife

$150.00

Part number: 1040100820

  • 8-inch carving blade
  • Narrow blade profile
  • Hollow edge
  • Pointed tip
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife

Forged 8-inch carving knife with a hollow edge, made in Solingen, Germany

The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife is shaped for clean, even slices through roasts, poultry, ham, sausage, fruit, and cooked vegetables. Its blade is longer and narrower than a chef's knife, while the hollow-ground indentations help sliced food release from the steel.

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Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife

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Why Order from Design & Grace

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Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife

Long, Controlled Slices

The narrow 8-inch blade moves through cooked meat with less drag than a broad chef's knife. Its pointed tip helps guide meat away from the bone and reach cleanly around joints and other tight areas.

Hollow-ground indentations create small air pockets between the blade and the food. This helps thin slices of roast, ham, sausage, fruit, and vegetables release more easily during carving.

Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife - Long, Controlled Slices

Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife

A Dedicated Knife for Better Carving

A chef's knife can portion a roast, but its broad blade creates more resistance through long slices. The CLASSIC carving knife uses a narrower profile, pointed tip, and hollow edge to give you cleaner portions with fewer corrective cuts.

Wüsthof CLASSIC 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife - A Dedicated Knife for Better Carving

What stands out

Signature Features

8-inch carving blade

Provides the length needed for smooth slicing strokes through roasts, poultry, ham, and other cooked portions.

Narrow blade profile

Reduces resistance and supports clean, even slices.

Hollow edge

Indentations along the blade help reduce sticking when carving thin portions.

Pointed tip

Helps guide meat away from bones and work around joints.

Forged construction

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

58 HRC hardness

The blade balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.

Made in Solingen, Germany

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

Best for

The Right Knife for the Job

  • Carving

    Produces long, controlled slices through roasts, poultry, and other cooked portions.

  • Cutting

    Handles foods that benefit from a narrow blade and smooth slicing motion.

  • Fruit

    Slices larger fruit into clean, even portions.

  • Meat

    Carves beef, pork, poultry, and other cooked meats.

  • Sausage

    Makes thin, controlled slices through cooked and cured sausage.

  • Vegetables

    Portions roasted vegetables and larger cooked produce.

Product details

Specifications

Product Type
Hollow edge carving knife
Series
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
Blade Length
8 in
Blade Width
1.2 in
Handle Length
4.4 in
Edge Style
Hollow edge
Production Method
Forged
Blade Hardness
58 HRC
Handle Color
Black
Country of Origin
Germany
WÜSTHOF SKU
1040100820

From Our Founder

"A carving knife should move through a roast in one controlled stroke. The narrow blade and hollow edge on this one help produce cleaner slices without dragging the food across the board."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

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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 the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
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 Hollow Edge Carving Knife best used for?

It is designed for long, controlled slices through cooked beef, pork, poultry, ham, and other roasts. Its narrow blade is also useful for slicing sausage, larger fruit, and cooked vegetables into even portions.

How does a carving knife differ from a chef's knife?

A carving knife has a longer, narrower blade that moves through cooked meat with less resistance during extended slicing strokes. A chef's knife is broader and better suited to general chopping and cutting-board preparation.

What does the hollow edge do when carving meat?

The indentations along the blade create small air pockets between the steel and the food. These help reduce sticking, making it easier for thin slices of roast, ham, and other cooked meats to release during carving.

Do I need a carving fork with this knife?

A carving fork is useful but not required. It helps stabilize a roast while you make long slicing strokes and assists with serving. WÜSTHOF also offers a two-piece CLASSIC carving set that pairs a hollow-edge carving knife with a meat fork.