{"product_id":"wusthof-performer-8-chefs-knife","title":"Wüsthof PERFORMER 8\" Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eWÜSTHOF PERFORMER 8\" Chef's Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged 8-inch chef's knife with a Diamond-Like Carbon finish and non-slip textured handle, made in Solingen, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WÜSTHOF PERFORMER 8\" Chef's Knife is an all-purpose blade for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, slicing fruit, and portioning meat or fish. Its forged 8-inch blade combines the reach and width of a full-size chef's knife with a low-friction black finish and textured handle for secure control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Order from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized WÜSTHOF retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e We sell genuine WÜSTHOF cutlery backed by WÜSTHOF's limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Texas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal customer support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team can help with knife selection, storage, honing, sharpening, and long-term care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull-Size Cutting with a Secure Grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch blade provides enough length for full slicing strokes and efficient chopping across larger ingredients. Its 1.9-inch width creates useful knuckle clearance and a broad surface for moving prepared food from the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hexagon Power Grip texture helps the handle remain secure during repetitive prep. A full bolster adds weight and balance between the blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch chef's blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile length for chopping, cutting, slicing, mincing, and portioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-Like Carbon finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep-black DLC treatment creates a hard, durable blade surface designed to reduce friction and resist heat, scratches, and damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHexagon Power Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The textured handle supports a secure, non-slip grip during detailed and demanding cutting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds weight and balance at the transition between the blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and stable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58 HRC hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Solingen, Germany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChopping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles onions, vegetables, herbs, and general cutting-board work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as the primary knife for everyday kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portions fillets and other boneless cuts with controlled strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts apples, citrus, melons, and other produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the curved edge and blade length needed for efficient mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slices and portions boneless poultry and other cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moves from precise slicing to larger chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the PERFORMER Chef's Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PERFORMER combines WÜSTHOF's forged 8-inch chef's profile with a low-friction DLC finish and textured handle. It is the right choice for cooks who want the versatility of a traditional chef's knife with added grip and a durable black blade surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Founder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An eight-inch chef's knife should handle most of the work on the board. 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