WMF Knife Block Spitzenklasse Plus 6-piece - Asian cuisine
Performance Cut – twice as sharp as required by the standard
FlexTec bamboo block – holds up to 15 knives
Made in Germany – traditionally forged in Hayingen
Asian cooking deserves Asian knives. Not a generic set you toss in a drawer and forget, but a thoughtfully designed toolkit that actually understands the techniques behind Thai stir-fries, Chinese cleavers, and Japanese precision cuts. The WMF Knife Block Spitzenklasse Plus 6-piece Asian set delivers exactly that: a complete collection tuned to the slicing, chopping, and peeling moves you reach for every single time you cook from the East. Sharp, fast, and stunning on your countertop.
Why This Knife Block Changes Your Kitchen Game
There's a moment in every serious home cook's life when they realize their all-purpose chef's knife just isn't cutting it - literally. Asian cuisine has its own rhythm: the rapid rocking of a santoku, the confident thwack of a Chinese cleaver, the nimble peel of a small utility knife. This WMF set is built around that rhythm. Every knife in the block has a job, and it does that job brilliantly.
- Complete Asian knife setup - Chinese chef's knife, santoku, Chinese cleaver, paring knife and kitchen shears all in one block - no gaps in your arsenal
- WMF Spitzenklasse Plus quality - German engineering meets Eastern kitchen tradition, with blades that hold their edge session after session
- Always within reach - The solid wooden block keeps your knives organized, protected, and ready to grab without fumbling through a drawer
- Countertop-worthy design - The warm brown wood block with sleek silver and black accents looks as good as it performs - no need to hide it away
- Practical size - At 145 x 240 mm, it fits neatly into your kitchen without taking over the whole countertop
- Made in Germany - Precision craftsmanship you can feel from the first cut
Meet Your New Knife Collection
Every knife in this set earns its spot. The 18.5 cm Chinese chef's knife is your go-to workhorse - wide, slightly curved blade that handles everything from shredding cabbage to mincing ginger with ease. The 18 cm santoku brings Japanese-inspired balance to the party: that characteristic hollow-ground edge reduces drag and lets delicate cuts - think paper-thin cucumber slices or precise sashimi-style fish - glide through ingredients without sticking. Then there's the 15 cm Chinese cleaver, a knife that looks serious and absolutely is. Use it for crushing garlic with the flat of the blade, splitting spring onions, or breaking down bone-in cuts the way generations of Chinese cooks have done before you. Finally, the 8 cm paring knife handles the detail work - peeling lychees, trimming pak choi, scoring citrus peel for that finishing garnish. Add the kitchen shears and you've got every scenario covered.
These aren't knives that will let you down mid-prep. WMF's Spitzenklasse Plus blades are crafted from high-quality stainless steel with a precision-forged construction that gives you control, balance, and edge retention that lasts. You'll notice the difference from your first use.
The Block: More Than Just Storage
A great knife block does two things: it protects your blades and it looks the part. The WMF Spitzenklasse Plus block does both. The rich brown wood construction keeps each knife safely slotted and separated - no blade-to-blade contact, no dulling from drawer chaos, no mystery cuts from reaching in blind. At 3,122 grams total, this set has satisfying heft without being cumbersome. It sits solidly on your countertop and stays there.
Visually, the combination of warm wood tones, silver blade detail, and black handle accents gives this block a look that works in modern kitchens, classic kitchens, and everything in between. It's the kind of thing that earns compliments from guests before dinner even starts - and then earns even more when they taste what you've prepared with it.
Asian Techniques, Unlocked
Here's the thing about cooking Asian food at home: the techniques aren't difficult, but the right tools make them feel effortless. When your santoku is balanced and sharp, that thin-sliced beef for your hotpot actually comes out thin. When your Chinese chef's knife is the right weight and length, that rhythmic rock-chop through a pile of lemongrass becomes meditative rather than frustrating. This set gives you the tools to cook with intention - and that changes the whole experience at the stove.
Whether you're building a weeknight wok dish, exploring dim sum from scratch, or plating up a full Thai feast for friends, you'll reach for these knives again and again. They grow with your skills and reward every level of commitment - from curious beginner to seasoned home chef.
💡 Tip: Always hand wash your WMF Spitzenklasse Plus knives and dry them immediately after use. Dishwashers are the enemy of fine blades - the heat, moisture, and detergent accelerate edge wear and can damage the handle finish. Hand washing takes 30 seconds and keeps your investment performing perfectly for years.
Specifications
- Collection: Spitzenklasse Plus
- Type: Knife block with knives
- Width: 145 mm
- Height: 240 mm
- Colour: Brown, Black, Silver
- Material: Wood
- Weight: 3,122 g
- Country of origin: Germany
- Hand wash: Yes (recommended)
What's Included
- Wooden knife block (FlexTec)
- Chinese chef's knife - 18.5 cm
- Santoku knife - 18 cm
- Chinese cleaver - 15 cm
- Paring knife - 8 cm
- Kitchen shears
If you're serious about cooking from the East - or ready to become more serious - this is the set that makes it happen. The WMF Knife Block Spitzenklasse Plus 6-piece Asian is a complete, beautiful, and brilliantly functional toolkit that turns your countertop into a professional prep station. Add it to your kitchen and taste the difference.
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