{"id":158611,"date":"2026-07-30T05:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158611"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:27:18","slug":"shop-wusthof-crafter-8-inch-utility-knife","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-crafter-8-inch-utility-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Crafter 8-Inch Utility Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W\u00fcsthof Crafter 8-inch Utility Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The 8-inch utility knife sits between a cook\u2019s knife and a paring knife, making it a practical all-rounder for everyday kitchen prep. It\u2019s suitable for smaller jobs where a larger chef\u2019s knife can feel a bit much, such as chopping herbs, mincing shallots and onions, slicing vegetables, or trimming small pieces of meat.<\/p>\n<h2>Product details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blade length:<\/strong> 8 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade material:<\/strong> High carbon stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong> Precision forged from a single block of steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edge:<\/strong> Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) for a sharper edge and improved edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardness:<\/strong> Tempered to 58\u00b0 HRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle:<\/strong> Smoked oak with brass rivets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bolster:<\/strong> Full bolster and finger guard<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Hand wash only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About the Crafter Series<\/h2>\n<p>The Crafter Series combines traditional knife-making with a more natural, contemporary look. The smoked oak handle and brass rivets give it a classic finish, while the forged steel blade is made for reliable everyday use in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Useful for<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mincing shallots, onions and herbs<\/li>\n<li>Slicing vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Cutting small meats<\/li>\n<li>General prep tasks where a chef\u2019s knife feels too large<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Is this knife dishwasher safe?<\/h3>\n<p>No. W\u00fcsthof recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a utility knife used for?<\/h3>\n<p>A utility knife is a smaller, versatile knife used for everyday chopping and slicing tasks. It bridges the gap between a paring knife and a chef\u2019s knife.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is it made?<\/h3>\n<p>This knife is made in Solingen, Germany.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A good utility knife earns its place quickly in the kitchen, especially for smaller prep jobs. With its forged steel blade, comfortable smoked oak handle and classic Crafter Series finish, this W\u00fcsthof model is a solid choice for regular use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTILITY KNIFE \u2013 The 8 inch utility knife is smaller than a cook\u2019s knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for magnitude of tasks, a utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or cutting small meats<br \/>\nCRAFTER SERIES &#8211; With brass riveting, handles made from luxurious smoked oak, and blades forged from a single piece of steel, the series is what happens when over 200 years of knife production meets the modern home kitchen<br \/>\nRAZOR SHARP \u2013 High carbon stainless steel blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance, W\u00fcsthof kitchen knives are hand wash only<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":158612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[32579,32115,31963,32114,32409,32390],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-158611","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-carving-knives","7":"product_cat-cooking-and-dining","8":"product_cat-home-and-garden","9":"product_cat-home-and-kitchen","10":"product_cat-kitchen-knives","11":"product_cat-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets","12":"pa_manufacturer-wusthof","13":"pa_brand-wusthof","14":"pa_binding-kitchen-home","15":"pa_languages-unknown-german","16":"pa_model-32605","17":"pa_height-1-37795-inches","18":"pa_length-14-76375-inches","19":"pa_width-3-937-inches","20":"pa_weight-0-5952481074-pounds","21":"pa_color-silver","23":"first","24":"instock","25":"shipping-taxable","26":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158611"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158611"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}