Do you need a new kitchen knife?  Wusthof knives are some of the best knives around. Wusthof has been making knives for almost 200 years, and they've been family owned for seven generations. These quality knives will make an excellent addition to your kitchen.

I personally own an 8" Wusthof chef's knife, and I use it several times a day. Having a good knife makes cooking much more fun, and these knives are as good as they come. Do you have an old, rusty knife in the drawer? One with a plastic handle? One that you got from the grocery store or Wal-Mart? If your knife can't cut through a potato easily, or if you have to saw through onions, you need a better knife.

Wusthof knives are made of stainless steel and have a very sharp edge. They can cut through the biggest potato you can find easily, and they keep their edge with very little maintenance. Their quality construction is one reason why they earned consumer reports top rating.

Quality construction also means that these knives last for a long, long time. My knife is years old, but looks like new. I plan to give this knife to my children when they're old enough! Wusthof knives come with a lifetime guarantee, so if you do ever have a problem you can send in you knife for repairs.

If you're just starting out in the kitchen and need a nice knife, I'd recommend the 8" chef's knife. It's an incredibly versatile knife you can use to cut vegetables, meat, and even bread. From there you might want a smaller knife, a paring knife, or maybe a set of steak knives. Wusthof even makes a great pair of kitchen shears.

A Wusthof knife makes a great addition to your kitchen. Having a nice knife makes cooking much more enjoyable, and isn't having fun in the kitchen part of the joy of cooking? Happy cooking, and bon appetit!