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Amici 8" Chef's Knife

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Inspired by the Italian spirit of “la dolce vita,” the Amici knife series reminds us to cherish simple things, like creating daily meals to nourish ourselves and those around us. Combining the sun-drenched character of Mediterranean olive wood with the timeless precision of a WÜSTHOF blade, consider the Amici Chef’s Knife your all-purpose, go-to kitchen tool for preparing food that makes everyday moments special. Amici is our way of doing simple best.

Forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel, the precision-sharpened, 8-inch blade makes this knife agile, intuitive, and easy to handle. A full bolster the thicker area between the blade and the handle on forged knives further protects your fingers during slicing and dicing. The custom-grained Calabrian olive wood handle is naturally water-resistant and antibacterial, and its organic shape fits comfortably in hands of any size.

Formulated for
Optimal Sharpness

At WÜSTHOF's production factory in Solingen, Germany, forged knives are meticulously crafted through a process involving over fifty-four manufacturing steps. This process seamlessly blends innovative technology with the time-honored traditions of hand-made artisanship.

Each knife is:

Made from WÜSTHOF Steel, our proprietary blend of German steel is the optimal formula for durability fulfilling the strict requirements of an optimal 58° Rockwell.

20% sharper than your average knife thanks to our laser-assisted sharpening process.

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Heavy, yet balanced, to drive precision with every slice.

Series Comparison

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Forged in Germany, inspired by Italy
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Handle MaterialResilient synthetic handleOlive woodAfrican Blackwood
Weight9.07 oz8.64 oz9.52 oz
Handle Length4.7 in4.5 in4.5 in
MethodForgedForgedForged
Rockwell Rating
58 HRC58 HRC58 HRC
Bolster
full bolsterfull bolsterdouble bolster
Rivet
nonealuminumaluminum
Grind Angle29 °29 °29 °
Colors Available
Black
Wood
Wood
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