Saturday, November 29, 2008

Better Cooking with a Better Knife Set

By Moses Harun

Just as China is famous for competitive labor and Japan for innovation, Germany is renowned for precision engineering. Everyone appreciates the fine engineering of a German car. But Germany's engineering expertise is not confined to automobile design. One great example of Germanic precision can be found in the kitchens of the world's best chefs -- the Wusthof classic hollow-edge Santoku knife. This amazing knife is a part of the Wusthof classic 8 piece knife block set.

Contained in the set are the various knives you will need to pare, chop, julienne, slice, and dice all of your vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits and anything else. Each knife is custom made to accommodate any cutting style or need.

Each knife in the wusthof classic 8 piece knife block set is made by drop forging process. This manufacturing process makes these knives extra hard and resistant to damage. There will be no damage caused to the knives even if they fall accidentally. In addition to the benefits of forging, these knives also incorporate the benefits of sharpening by hand.

Because the knives included in the Wusthofclassic 8 piece knife block set all feature edges that are hand-ground, you are able to resharpen the edges of the knives according to your individual preference. Most knife makers don't offer this flexibility, and this is not the only instance of adaptability that the German maker offers. In addition, you get the ability to personalize the complete knife set to your specifications by ordering a tailor-made 18 piece wusthof gourmet knife block set.

The wusthof classic eight piece knife block set has been engineered and skillfully crafted to last as long as you do. German engineering has created a special knife stand that will protect the cutting edges from damage when being stored. It also keeps anyone from cutting themselves when the knives are put away properly.

This knife set can be easily ordered online from multiple resellers. Usually, the resellers take anywhere between 48 hours to 72 hours to deliver the ordered set. You are advised to compare the prices from multiple resellers and also ensure that you are getting genuine German brand knives, instead of fake products. - 15634

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