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Weilding a Wüsthof Gourmet Burger Knife Comes With Great Responsibility and Even Greater Results

By Bryan Holt July 11, 2017

Golden-fried onions, bacon-jam, pastrami — the list of toppings and condiments for a unique and tasty gourmet burger can be endless. Stacking burgers is not an easy culinary skill to learn, though, so the Wüsthof gourmet burger knife is here to change that.

Slapping some patties on the grill to celebrate a nice summer day has become somewhat of a pastime for us carnivorous men. And sure, the simple cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle combination is one that never gets old. However, if you’re looking to take your eating experience at backyard barbecues to the next level, enter the world of gourmet burgers appropriately with Wüsthof gourmet burger knives.

Gourmet Burger Knife Set of 4/Wüsthof Image used with permission by copyright holder

Germany’s Wüsthof has been crafting some of the world’s best knives since 1814. The contemporary burger knife creation follows tradition in both sale and utility.

Designed to slice through a heaping burger with ease, the knife boasts a unique blade shape that’s perfect for all burger necessities: a serrated section towards the bolster and straight-edged along the center.

You might be asking, “Can’t I just use two separate knives for the same effect?” Sure you can, but not quite. Slicing a massive burger into smaller portions is next to impossible without making a mess or mangling your bun to shreds. Wüsthof’s innovative creation makes burger slicing clean and easy.

wusthof gourmet burger knife — Wüsthof Gourmet Burger Knife/Facebook Image used with permission by copyright holder

And, to make it worth your while, the knives are durable and versatile enough to serve other purposes in the kitchen. With multiple cuts on each blade, it’s a great culinary companion for spreading butter on toast or pancakes in the morning, cutting an equally loaded cold-cut for lunch, or a slicing a tender and juicy sirloin steak for supper. The knives are also manufactured with a high-carbon stainless steel, which both looks great and ensures the knifes longevity in the kitchen.

Available in sets of four, the Wusthof Gourmet Burger Knife is priced at $99.95.

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