{"product_id":"wusthof-performer-5-piece-knife-block-set","title":"Wüsthof PERFORMER 5-piece Knife Block Set","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mfrlew\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWüsthof Performer 5-Piece Knife Block Set\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eGerman-forged knife block set with DLC-coated Performer blades and black aluminum block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThe Wüsthof Performer 5-Piece Knife Block Set brings four essential German-forged knives into one sharp, controlled, modern prep station. Built in Wüsthof’s Performer series, the set pairs deep-black blades with a textured Hexagon-Power-Grip handle for cooks who want confident control from the first cut. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eThis is a set that earns its space through daily use. The 8-inch chef’s knife handles the broad work, the 7-inch santoku brings precision to fine slicing, the 9-inch double-serrated bread knife moves through crusty loaves and larger produce, and the 3.5-inch paring knife gives you close control for detail work. The heat-treated beech block, encased in black aluminum, keeps the knives organized and ready on the counter. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1do9vj2\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eWhy Order from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eAuthorized premium kitchen retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Wüsthof cutlery from a curated family-owned retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eShips from Texas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eReal customer support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speak with a team that understands premium knives, care, sharpening, and long-term ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eWarranty confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wüsthof knives carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"628v7h\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eBuilt for grip, control, and clean movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eThe Performer series is Wüsthof’s most technical knife line, combining forged German steel with a deep-black Diamond-Like Carbon performance finish. The finish is designed to reduce friction through food while increasing surface hardness, giving the blade a smooth, controlled feel through repeated prep. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eThe handle is just as important. Wüsthof’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eHexagon-Power-Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e structure uses a glass-fiber-reinforced material with a textured surface for secure handling, while the full bolster adds balance and a natural finger guard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ggh3hh\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eSignature features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eFour essential knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a chef’s knife, santoku, double-serrated bread knife, and paring knife for core prep tasks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003ePerformer DLC finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep-black Diamond-Like Carbon performance finish helps reduce friction and adds surface resilience. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eForged construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision forged from Wüsthof steel and hardened to 58 HRC. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003ePEtec edge technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-guided sharpening and hand polishing give Wüsthof forged knives their precise factory edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eHexagon-Power-Grip handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured, glass-fiber-reinforced handle designed for secure control. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eFull bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds balance and helps protect the hand during use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eBlack aluminum block:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-treated beech knife block encased in black aluminum with space for up to seven knives. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eMade in Germany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wüsthof manufactures its knives in Solingen, Germany, where the brand has been making cutlery since 1814. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1306o6n\" data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003eGerman precision, made for long service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eWüsthof has built its reputation on knives that stay useful long after the first impression fades. The Performer set keeps that heritage intact, but gives it a sharper, more modern feel: black blades, textured handles, a forged bolster, and a block that looks intentional on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003eThe result is a compact foundation set for serious prep. It does not try to fill the block with filler pieces. It gives you the knives you reach for most, housed properly and built for the kind of steady ownership Wüsthof is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3887\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ortpvx\" data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yqt2ur\" data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eWüsthof Performer 8\" Chef’s Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wd37ig\" data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eWüsthof Performer 7\" Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cyk1ik\" data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003eWüsthof Performer 9\" Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8fuxya\" data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4077\"\u003eWüsthof Performer 3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pk8xsj\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eHeat-treated beech knife block encased in black aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mvf1f\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003eManufacturer warranty support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19dj9lc\" data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eSupport from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17tfbmx\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003eWhy Choose the Wüsthof Performer 5-Piece Knife Block Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4368\"\u003eThis set is for buyers who want a compact, high-performance Wüsthof block without unnecessary pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4428\"\u003eYou want the core knives used most often in everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4521\"\u003eYou want the grip and balance of a forged German knife with a more technical handle design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4616\"\u003eYou want the reduced-friction feel and deep-black presence of Wüsthof’s Performer DLC finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4695\"\u003eYou want a block set that can grow, with storage space for additional knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4700\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12h6ubd\" data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eFrom Our Founder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4951\"\u003e“Performer is the Wüsthof set for someone who wants a very controlled knife in the hand. The grip, balance, and blade finish all feel purposeful, and the block keeps the whole set sharp-looking without taking over the counter.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"4990\"\u003eTony Boulton, Founder, Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"4995\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qg8in0\" data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5033\"\u003eShips from Texas with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5035\" data-end=\"5251\"\u003eWe carefully pack and ship premium kitchen knives from our Texas facility using fast, reliable carriers. Every order is handled by a team that understands sharp tools, secure packing, and long-term kitchen ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wüsthof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51909864751425,"sku":null,"price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1968\/2881\/files\/Wusthof-Performer-Knife-set-Design-And-Grace.jpg?v=1782922689","url":"https:\/\/designandgrace.com\/products\/wusthof-performer-5-piece-knife-block-set","provider":"Design and Grace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}