Wusthof Classic 3pc Starter Knife Set - 20cm Chef's, 16cm Utility & 9cm Paring 1120160301
Wüsthof Classic 3pc Starter Knife Set - 20cm Chef's, 16cm Utility & 9cm Paring is a coordinated selection of knives and, where supplied, storage or maintenance tools. Complementary blade shapes give each task an appropriate tool while keeping the collection visually consistent.
This is part of Arima's considered Wüsthof edit: functional equipment chosen for real preparation rather than display alone. The 20 cm format is matched to this product's intended role.
Product Details
The Wüsthof Classic 3pc Starter Knife Set - 20cm Chef's, 16cm Utility & 9cm Paring brings the Classic approach to a knife set. It is designed to work with controlled technique, an appropriate board or work surface, and care suited to the product.
- Purpose: coordinated selection of knives and, where supplied, storage or maintenance tools.
- Series construction: forged X50CrMoV15 stainless steel and a traditional full-tang, triple-riveted handle.
- Blade length: 20 cm.
Included Pieces
- CLASSIC Paring knife 9cm CLASSIC Utility knife 16cm CLASSIC Chef's knife 20cm
Why We Love It: A Former Chef's View
Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef whose experience spans fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens, including cooking for royalty and internationally renowned artists. She and her husband built Arima around one idea: professional kitchen experience, translated into honest guidance for home cooks.
“A useful set should give each piece a clear job. I look for complementary shapes—a small precision knife, an everyday chef's knife and the right specialist—rather than several blades that duplicate one another. For this 20 cm, I would prioritise control, fit and the task it is genuinely designed to perform.”
Arima Homewares is an Australian family-owned business operating from its Sydney warehouse since 2018 and an authorised Wüsthof stockist. Learn more about Arima Homewares.
Best For
- Cabbage
- Fish
- Fruit
- Head of lettuce
- Herbs
- Meat
Not Designed For
- Bones or frozen food unless a purpose-built cleaver is included
- Prying, twisting or edge scraping
- Dishwasher cleaning
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Series | Classic |
| Product type | knife set |
| Blade length | 20 cm |
| Blade width / height | 47 mm |
| Manufacturing method | forged |
| Hardness | 58 HRC |
| Handle | Synthetic handle, riveted |
| Set contents | CLASSIC Paring knife 9cm CLASSIC Utility knife 16cm CLASSIC Chef's knife 20cm |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms |
Care & Maintenance
- Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately.
- Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
- Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge.
- Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle.
- Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.
Complete the setup with suitable knife sharpening tools and knife-friendly chopping boards.
Choosing the Right Knife Set
Review the included pieces against the way you cook. A chef's knife, bread knife and paring knife form the essential base; add a Santoku, carving knife or maintenance tool when it matches your routine.
Compare the complete Wüsthof knife collection or browse the broader chef knife collection.
About Wüsthof
Founded in Solingen more than 200 years ago, Wüsthof remains family-owned in its seventh generation. Its knives are still crafted in Solingen, Germany. Classic is Wüsthof's benchmark forged series, recognised for its traditional triple-riveted handle and broad range of blade shapes. Arima selects the range for quality, functionality and timeless design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the knife set best used for?
Cabbage, Fish, Fruit, Head of lettuce.
What is included in the set?
CLASSIC Paring knife 9cm CLASSIC Utility knife 16cm CLASSIC Chef's knife 20cm.
Is this Wüsthof product made in Germany?
Wüsthof has been based in Solingen, Germany for more than 200 years. Refer to the product specifications above for the listed origin of this particular item.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is recommended. Wash promptly with mild detergent where appropriate, then dry thoroughly before storage.
How should it be maintained?
Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately. Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces. Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge. Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle. Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.
Does it include a warranty?
Manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms.