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Jul 11, 2026 8:57 PM

8" WÜSTHOF Epicure Chef's Knife

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WÜSTHOF has 8" WÜSTHOF Epicure Chef's Knife for $80. Shipping is free.

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    • The all-rounder: for mincing, chopping or cutting meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. This Chef's Knife is an active participant in many kitchen tasks, makes food prepping pleasurable and is part of every professional and hobby cook's basic equipment. The half bolster, the junction between handle and blade, reduces the weight of the knife, making it easier to handle. It also allows the entire blade to be sharpened more easily.
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WÜSTHOF has 8" WÜSTHOF Epicure Chef's Knife for $80. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member teknower for finding this deal.

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this item:
    • The all-rounder: for mincing, chopping or cutting meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. This Chef's Knife is an active participant in many kitchen tasks, makes food prepping pleasurable and is part of every professional and hobby cook's basic equipment. The half bolster, the junction between handle and blade, reduces the weight of the knife, making it easier to handle. It also allows the entire blade to be sharpened more easily.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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The Wusthof Epicure 8 inch chef's knife is a forged, midrange everyday knife that stands out for its comfortable Richlite wood composite handle and sharp 15 degree edge. It has a solid, heavier feel, good balance, and enough durability to serve as a reliable beater alongside Japanese knives. The line is discontinued, so building a full matching set may be difficult, and the edge will need more frequent sharpening than harder Japanese steels. Packaging has also been inconsistent, ranging from a nice box to loose shipping with a cardboard blade slip.

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Jul 16, 2026 4:51 PM
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DreadPirateWesleyJul 16, 2026 4:51 PM
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Quote from RyanH5871 View quoted comment :
For those wondering, the Epicure is a discontinued line from Wusthof. If it matters to you, it may be difficult to make a whole set of knifes from this line up. That said, I bought one for my daughter who is just starting out on her own. This will be a great knife for her. I may pick up a couple others that are still available. Thanks for sharing this deal!

Here is my copilot generated summary for those interested:
Epicure was a forged mid‑tier Wüsthof line built with Richlite handles, wider blades, and a comfort‑focused half‑bolster design. It offers a stable, confidence‑inspiring feel with excellent ergonomics and a slightly heavier balance than Classic. Think of it as a premium, comfort‑oriented alternative to Classic that sits stylistically between Classic Ikon and Amici.

I've had a set of Classic for over 20 years and love it as much now as on day 1. Highly recommend Wusthof.
FYI - Epicure has a much shallower sharpening angle than Wusthof's other knives (15-deg on both sides). Wusthof / Henckels commonly use a 20-deg angle. Japanese knives are even shallower at 10-deg. This is good as the Epicure will be much sharper, but will need more maintenance and frequent sharpening.
Last edited by DreadPirateWesley July 16, 2026 at 09:54 AM.
Jul 17, 2026 4:23 PM
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herocks185Jul 17, 2026 4:23 PM
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Jul 17, 2026 11:31 PM
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Jul 17, 2026 11:31 PM
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How do you know?
says it on the blade. look at the 3rd picture on this deal.
Jul 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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notr1Jul 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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Quote from remakea View quoted comment :
Can anyone tell me what kind of packaging this came in? (Was it in a box or just bubble wrapped... Was there any insert with series details or warranty info... Etc) Debating whether or not to buy a second one as a gift.
Mine didn't come in retail packaging. It came loose with a cardboard slip over the blade. The blade had light scratches on it. Definitely not giftable.
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Jul 18, 2026 3:08 PM
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ank_skyJul 18, 2026 3:08 PM
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This is an incredible find. Thanks Op! I was looking to buy Classic Pair at Sam's Club, waiting for a deal under $100, but this is even better. Even better with 10% off.
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Jul 19, 2026 2:40 AM
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Jul 19, 2026 2:40 AM
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Quote from notr1 View quoted comment :
Mine didn't come in retail packaging. It came loose with a cardboard slip over the blade. The blade had light scratches on it. Definitely not giftable.
Very strange.... I got the 6 inch and it came in a super nice box with a slip cover over it.
Jul 23, 2026 6:44 PM
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SlickItToMeJul 23, 2026 6:44 PM
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Quote from notr1 View quoted comment :
Mine didn't come in retail packaging. It came loose with a cardboard slip over the blade. The blade had light scratches on it. Definitely not giftable.
Mine arrived similarly to notr1's--knife with a cardboard slip over the blade placed in a box with crumpled paper for shipping. I did not notice scratches on the blade, but it's certainly nothing fancy.
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Aug 4, 2026 6:31 PM
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fool4dealAug 4, 2026 6:31 PM
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Is you sign up to receive marketing emails, you can take an additional 10% of your first purchase. Ended up being $77.94 including tax. Thanks OP!
How long does it take for the 10% off promotion to come in? I signed up, and haven't yet received it.
Aug 7, 2026 8:54 PM
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fool4dealAug 7, 2026 8:54 PM
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How long does it take for the 10% off promotion to come in? I signed up, and haven't yet received it.
For anyone else interested in this, I emailed them via the Contact Us email, and got a reply within minutes with a code.

Ordered one, and got a shipping notice within an hour! It is on its way. Nice. From everything I've researched this seems to be a super slick deal for the Epicure line.

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