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Dexter-Russell Cooks Knife vs Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife

Both products have identical sentiment scores on Reddit.

Dexter-Russell Cooks Knife
#16 in Chef Knives

Dexter Russel

Dexter-Russell Cooks Knife

$25.99

100

Pros

  • +Razor sharp (when maintained)
  • +Cheaper and easier to keep sharp
  • +Reliable
  • +Well-known
I’ve been using that Dexter Russel $18 chef knife for as long as I can remember. The one with a white handle. Everyone knows it. It’s almost a flex when you’re the new guy and a part timer and pull a
Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife
#48 in Chef Knives

Wüsthof

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife

$170.00

100

Pros

  • +Implied good quality (reputable brand)
  • +High-quality

Cons

  • Still needs sharpening (like any knife)
My coworker has some wusthof knives and can't understand why he can't chop onions like the chefs do... 'It's a WUSTHOF KNIFE!' Great story, bro, but even a Wusthof needs to be sharpened.