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Wüsthof Classic 8" Extra Wide Chef's Knife

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Wüsthof Classic 8" Extra Wide Chef's Knife

Model 1040104120

Blade length8 in (203 mm)
Blade height2.2 in (55.9 mm)
SteelWÜSTHOF special stainless steel
OriginGermany
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterYes

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Sheaths matched to Wüsthof Classic 8" Extra Wide Chef's Knife

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Wüsthof Wide Magnetic Blade Guard — up to 8" (SKU 2069640104) product photo
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $25
Fit details
Wüsthof Wide Magnetic Blade Guard (up to 8") product photo
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (203mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $25
Fit details

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Bernal Cutlery 210mm Gyuto Magnetic Saya product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 57mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.24 in (57 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Fit details
Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" (Slim) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 32mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.26 in (32 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
DChoi Designs Walnut Magnetic Saya for 5.9" Petty product photo
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (203mm sheath length, 48mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.89 in (48 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
Fit details
Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
Messermeister Midnight Navy Leather Magnetic Edge-Guard 8.5" product photo
Blue — Leather — Hinged

Hinged (216mm sheath length, 53.97mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.12 in (54 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $35
Fit details
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Gyuto Saya 210mm A product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Fit details
Bernal Cutlery 8.5" Knife Guard (Felt-Lined) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8" (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Fit details

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