The extra-long Artisan Carver has a unique shape that makes it both remarkably flexible and exceptionally sharp throughout the entire length of the blade. As an excellent multi-purpose carving knife, the elements of this blade work together to allow for smooth, effortlessly precise carving and portioning. It’s suitable for large roasts or smaller cuts of meat, from roasted chicken Provençal to thyme-rubbed grilled steak. Its Purple Poplar handle, with burl grain inspired by the lavender fields of Provence, highlights the natural beauty of the wood and ensures each knife is truly unique. There is no better knife for preparing delicious centrepiece proteins for your candlelit dinner parties in the lavender-scented air.
Product Highlights:
- Blade length: 26cm
- Hardened to 58 Rockwell, ensuring a long-lasting and easily restorable edge
- Extraordinary sharpness, a result of WÜSTHOF’s special sharpening process, along with a final polish by hand
- Fine-grained wood handle, inspired by the romantic tranquillity of Provence, is stabilised through a high-pressure resin infusion for durability and protection against moisture and humidity, and preserving the natural grain, ensuring each knife is truly unique
- Each knife is etched with the WÜSTHOF Artisan Collection seal — “Passion, Patience, Perfection” — reflecting our 210 years of craftsmanship
- Full tang (the extension of the blade through the handle) gives the knife reliable stability and optimal balance
- Full bolster (the thicker junction between blade and handle) ensures a perfectly balanced knife
- Finger guard protects the fingers from sliding down the blade
- Ergonomically shaped handle allows ideal control and safety Designed for professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts Knife sharpening service available in Australia.
Care
- Hand wash only in warm soapy water and dry immediately with a soft cloth
- Never dishwasher safe — heat and detergents damage the edge and handle
- Hone regularly with a honing steel to keep the edge true
- Sharpen only when dull using a whetstone, sharpening rod, or pull-through sharpener
- Cut on wood or poly boards — avoid marble, glass, metal, or bamboo
- Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, knife roll, or in-drawer organiser