Two knives a cook should never be without belong to this set: an 8-in. cook's knife and a 3.5-in. paring knife. You'll use both on a daily basis - the cook's knife for chopping and mincing, the paring knife for peeling and dicing. It makes a great set for the cook just starting out. Wusthof, established in Solingen, Germany in 1814, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of forged cutlery. Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1895, is recognized as the world leader in professional culinary education with 25 schools located in 15 countries. Excelling at what each does best, the two companies have recently combined their years of expertise to create the Le Cordon Bleu collection by Wusthof. Their high-end cutting tools are precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon steel with incredibly sharp, specially polished edges. The knives feature distinctively lighter bolsters that are more agile, thus reducing fatigue even with the repetitive motions associated with dicing, peeling or chopping. The handles have no seams that might otherwise attract food particles or juices, making them completely hygienic, and are triple-riveted for added strength. The blades are stamped by each company's logo - the marks of high standards and the promise of years of exceptional performance.

Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1845, is recognized as the global leader in professional culinary education.

High-performance cutting tools were created to meet and exceed the most exacting culinary standards of the World's great chefs. Each blade has a specially polished cutting edge that is super fine and extremly sharp. The Blades feature a half bolster design that is lighter, more agile and reduces fatique. The half bolster also offers a rear garnishing point make for a very versitile knife. The Classic Le Cordon Bleu 2 piece starter set matches the two most used kitchen knives--a 3.5-inch paring knife and 8-inch cooks knife. --Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer
The Wusthof Story
Renowned worldwide for quality craftsmanship, Wüsthof began making knives in 1814 in Solingen, Germany, with a "relentless dedication to superb quality and service." Over the years, the company's product line has grown to include multiple lines of cutlery, with knives for every task, boxed sets for any occasion, and a wide range of accessories. Each piece is handcrafted from a single piece of stainless high-carbon steel, in a series of 38 manufacturing steps. This family-run business proudly employs a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Germany, with distribution and service centers across the globe. Wüsthof's mission is to blend the best of traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create the world's very best knives.