Limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original buyer or gift recipient. It excludes dull, bent or chipped blades and misuse, and the remedy is store credit on wusthof.com.
Build28/30
Forged full-tang stainless blade at 58 HRC with a bolster and a 14.5 degree edge, made in Solingen, Germany.
Track record20/20
Wüsthof was founded in 1814 and is family owned in its seventh generation. The Classic line is still its best seller.
Repairable12/20
The forged blade can be resharpened many times, but the warranty does not cover dulling or chips.
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How the score works
Things
Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.
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