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Made in Solingen, Germany, the home-base of Wüsthof since 1814, knives in the moderately priced Gourmet series make excellent gifts for any home cooking enthusiast. Gourmet blades are precision-cut by laser from sheets of high-carbon, stain-resistant German steel, resulting in a slightly thinner profile and lighter weight than the company's revered forged steel blades. There is no bolster, but there is a full-tang. As with more expensive Wüsthof Classic knives, Gourmet handles are made of a triple-riveted, black composite material that is shaped to fit the hand comfortably and is emblazoned with the brand's red trident symbol. <p> This comprehensive 26-piece set meets just about every conceivable chopping, slicing, and mincing need. The set consists of a 25-slot oak block and 25 knives and utensils as follows: 2-3/4-inch curved trimming; 3-inch paring; 3-inch serrated paring; 4-1/2-inch utility; 4-1/2-inch serrated tomato; 6-inch sandwich; 6-inch carving fork; 6-inch meat cleaver; 7-inch santoku; 8-inch carving; 8-inch offset deli; 8-inch bread; 6-inch cook's; 8-inch cook's; 10-inch slicer; 8 4-1/2-inch steak knives; kitchen shears; and 9-inch sharpening steel. Each piece in the set is covered by a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher-safe (except for the wood block), though Wüsthof recommends washing and drying its cutlery by hand. <I>--Ann Bieri</I>

Price: $599.99 Updated on 6-7-2008.

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