Wusthof Classic Colour Utility Knife 16cm

Wusthof Classic Colour Utility Knife 16cm

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Colour — Tasty Sumac Purple Yam Coral Peach Velvet Oyster Tasty Sumac Himalayan Pink Salt

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The Everyday Essential You'll Wonder How You Lived Without

There's a reason professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike swear by a Wusthof. Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany, the knife-making capital of the world, every blade is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel for unbeatable sharpness, balance, and control.

The Wusthof Classic Colour 16cm Utility Knife is that perfect mid-sized blade you'll reach for again and again. Smaller than a Chef's Knife, bigger than a Paring Knife, and endlessly useful in between. Whether you're slicing ripe tomatoes, prepping herbs for dinner, or cutting perfect portions of meat or fruit, this knife makes everyday cooking feel effortless.

And with over 200 years of Wusthof craftsmanship behind it, you can feel the quality in every cut. Available in five stunning colours, Himalayan Pink Salt, Purple Yam, Coral Peach, Velvet Oyster, and Tasty Sumac this knife adds a pop of personality to your prep space. Go bold, go neutral, or pick a colour that just feels like you. The right knife should be as beautiful as the food it helps you create.

What You're Getting

Blade Length: 16 cm
Blade Width: 2 cm
Material: Forged high-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15)
Hardness: 58° Rockwell
Edge: Straight edge for precise slicing
Handle: Triple-riveted full-tang handle for balance and comfort
Colours Available: Himalayan Pink Salt, Purple Yam, Coral Peach, Velvet Oyster and Tasty Sumac
Origin: Designed and manufactured in Solingen, Germany

This isn't just another kitchen knife, it's a Wusthof, crafted with over 200 years of German expertise and trusted by chefs around the world. A balance of beauty, precision, and performance, made for real kitchens like yours.

Backed by Milly’s Kitchen’s 40 years of cookware and tableware expertise. Helping people cook with confidence since 1984.

Why You'll Love It

Your Everyday Workhorse - At 16 cm, this is the 'just right' knife for everything from slicing fruit and veg to trimming smaller cuts of meat. Compact, versatile, and endlessly handy.

Razor-Sharp Precision - Wusthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates an edge that's 20% sharper than standard knives and holds twice as long. Every slice is clean and effortless.

German Engineering You Can Feel - Each blade is fully forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15) and hardened to 58° Rockwell. Tough, durable, and made to perform.

Comfort and Control - The triple-riveted, full-tang handle feels beautifully balanced.

A Knife That Reflects You - Choose from five beautiful colourways to suit your style: classic, calm, or completely vibrant. Who says professional knives can't be fun?

FAQ's

What's a Utility Knife best for?
Everything! It's your go-to for smaller slicing, trimming, or dicing jobs when a chef's knife feels too big.

Can I sharpen it myself?
Yes, Wusthof's PEtec edge stays sharer longer. However sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.

Is it suitable for daily use?
Absolutely. This knife is designed for everyday prep and built to last decades.

Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and dry immediately with a soft towel.
Avoid abrasive sponges or soaking.
Store safely in a knife block, sheath, or magnetic rack.
Do not cut on hard surfaces like glass, metal, or bamboo.
Regular honing keeps your knives performing at their best. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing steel as needed.

Founded in 1814, Wusthof has been crafting high-quality, forged cutlery in Solingen, Germany for over 200 years and have established a reputation above all for their quality and functionality.

Constantly evolving their brand, Wusthof apply the latest technological innovations to their many cutlery lines. Every knife features their iconic logo of a trident with three prongs that stand for "passion," "diligence" and "perfection."

The company is still family-owned and managed, ensuring that quality remains the benchmark for German-made knives that are renowned and used by chefs globally.

Milly's Kitchen is committed to deliver your order as quickly as possible.

If you can add the product to your cart without pre-order or order-only info showing, then we have the item/s in-store and they're available for immediate dispatch. Please see our shipping page for approximate delivery times.

At Milly's Online, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If for any reason you are not happy, we will gladly replace, exchange (subject to availability) or refund within 7 days of purchasing any goods returned un-used with the applicable packaging as supplied (excluding order-only items).

Please note if you can add the product to your cart without a pre-order message popping up, then we have stock available for immediate dispatch.

Where there's a "Pre-order" or "Order only" product message, these items are out of stock in-store and not available for immediate supply, the restock estimation times will be noted with the listing.

If you place an order for out-of-stock items, any stock we have in transit will be allocated to fill your order as soon as the delivery arrives or we will include stock when we next order from that supplier.

Pre-Order Items
These are products we generally carry in-store and will often have ordered with the supplier, as soon as the stock arrives we will ship with our standard shipping estimate times or let you know the product is ready for your collection (for Click & Collect orders).

Order Only Items
Many of the brands we carry have a large selection of colours and specialty products that we don't necessarily carry in-store, however we're happy to order these specifically for your purchase.

Please select carefully as, because these are not pieces we carry in-store, these items can not be returned for exchange or refund due to a change of mind.

Occasionally we're advised of delays or out-of-stock issues from our suppliers, we will contact you as soon as we're made aware of these and you can decide how you'd like to proceed from there.

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