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WMF KNIFE SERIES

WMF KNIFE SERIES

Chef’s Edition Damasteel® With the Chef’s Edition Damasteel®, WMF’s unmatched hand-forging mastery comes together with state-of-the-art Damasteel® technol- ogy, for kitchen knives boasting an astounding 120 layers fused into a single blade steel. The special culinary design includes smooth tran- sitions and no sharp edges between bolster and blade back, offering the controlled grip favored by professional chefs. Discover perfect er- gonomics and exceptional balance that puts the high-precision cut- ting action of real kitchen Gods in the palm of your hand. Quality. Made in Germany. This series is part of the premium range and includes three knives. Ultimate Combining everlasting sharpness with outstanding ergonomics and pure elegance, the Ultimate series is a genuine cutting innovation. The collection—crafted with highest standards of quality and forged by hand in Hayingen, Germany—features our exclusive Diamond Cut, for a lifetime of use with no need for re-sharpening*. Each knife is also equipped with a special finger-protecting bolster and a perfectly balanced design that promises effortless cutting day after day. This series is part of the premium range and includes six knives. Damasteel® Damasteel® blades combine the aesthetics of hand-crafted Damascus blades with the possibilities of state-of-the-art technology and WMF Performance Cut. A brand new process has been developed that ena- bles pulverised special steels of varying hardness to be combined in vacuum conditions at extreme pressure. The resulting blade steel has a comparably high 120 layers and is processed further using the tradi- tional forging process. The characteristic texture results from etching as a reaction of the different original materials to the acid. Damasteel has excellent hardness and strength. The series is part of the premium range and includes four knives. Chef’s Edition The name of the series says it all. With Chef’s Edition knives, cooking enthusiasts have real professional equipment at their fingertips: blades made of forged special blade steel with Performance Cut and Cromargan® handles, making them durable and completely hygienic. The special design of the bolster and the seamless transition between handle, bolster and blade are especially striking. Their special design makes the knives suitable for professional use since professional chefs hold knives with a wide cutting blade at the transition to the bolster between the thumb and index finger. Chef’s Edition knives nestle perfectly in your hand. The series is part of the premium range and includes five knives. Grand Gourmet Sophisticated design combined with a high level of functionality – the all-metal series in a variety of distinctive designs was designed by Makio Hasuike. The blade is made of special forged blade steel with Performance Cut. The forged steel bolster also serves as a finger shield. The Cromargan® knife handle is durable, seamlessly finished and completely hygienic. Another advantage: The stainless steel han- dles are ideal for engraving – allowing you to make each knife unmis- takably your own or a highly personalised gift. The Grand Gourmet series covers a wide range of items.

Grand Class This series can accurately be characterised as “Where tradition meets design”. The main stylish elements of Spitzenklasse and Grand Gourmet are combined in an ideal way. The blades are made of special forged blade steel with Performance Cut. The forged steel bolster works as a finger shield. The handles are ergonomically designed.

Spitzenklasse Plus The classic of the forged steel knife series, with a traditional rivet look. The blades are made of special forged blade steel with Performance Cut. The forged bolster gives the knives an even balance. The handles with stainless steel rivets are seamlessly processed so they are com- pletely hygienic. The series offers a wide range of knives for every purpose. The range consists of the most popular types of knife.

Kineo With the new Kineo knife series, WMF has achieved a balance be- tween high-quality products made in Germany and a very attractive price offer. From the familiar chef's knife to the Chinese chopper, the series has been designed especially with ergonomics in mind, and the blades are made of specially hardened stainless steel and WMF Performance Cut technology for extreme and very long-lasting sharpness.

Tips for your consultation

When advising your customers, give them the following useful tips so that they can get the most out of their WMF household knives. / Show your customer the different series and types of knives on offer in front of the presentation wall and place the knives in the customer’s hand. / Ask the customer about their typical cooking habits. / Show the customer the special features of forged knives: the blade profile, bolster, balance... / Point out the special features of the two premium series Damasteel® and Chef’s Edition. / Encourage the customer to try out various cutting movements with the knives. / Recommend the different knives the customer needs based on their own individual habits. / Highlight the importance of the matching accessories (knife block, chopping board, knife sharpener), which make sure the knives keep their quality.

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