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 List Price: $90.00 Sale Price: $54.95 
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We've all gone to battle with a tomato, ending up with nothing but a pulpy mess. But, with the razor-sharp serrated blade of this tomato knife, manufactured of the highest-quality carbon surgical stainless steel, you'll slice effortlessly through the tomato without crushing it, leaving you with crisp, beautiful slices. A triple-riveted handle with full-tang and bolster provide heft and balance for safe, effortless precision cutting. Full manufacturer's warranty.
- Serrated blade cuts through ripe tomatoes, fresh rolls, bagels and even hard salami
- Forged, high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
- Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
- Dishwasher safe
- Lifetime guarantee
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When I began collecting Wüsthof-Trident Classic knives twenty years ago, I chose the basics first: cook’s knives, parers, slicers, utility knives, steak knives, boning & filet knives. I acquired them one or two at a time, always on sale, because this cutlery has been an expensive investment. When Wüsthof added a tomato knife to this line, I bought it even though I wasn’t sure if I would like it or use it a lot. Now I recommend this 5-inch tomato knife to everyone. Its serrated edge hasn’t needed sharpening ever, and it cuts, slices, dices, and chops fresh tomatoes so quickly. The forked tip is great for taking out the stem ends of tomatoes. I’ve never used my tomato knife on anything other than tomatoes, which is why I think it has stayed so sharp. I use my 8-inch serrated bread knife for slicing bagels and breads, and my 5-inch serrated utility knife for cutting citrus and other fruit. Also, I hand-wash and dry this knife and keep it stored in a wooden block.
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There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market: Henckels and Wusthof. Those who have used both usually have a preference. My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.
The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.
This particular model is the 5 inch tomato knife. Most cooks believe the tomato is the most difficult food to slice cleanly (thus its appearance in Ginsu commercials). I think this knife is overkill for most cooks. I happen to think the 4 ½ inch utility knife will do the trick for the mainstream cook. This knife, while a good knife, is used so rarely in my kitchen it is usually relegated to a storage location, rather than the countertop.
If you slice a lot of tomatoes, be my guest and buy this knife, it is very high quality. But, for most cooks, this knife is overkill.
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I always thought a knife was a just a knife. But this tomato kinfe really does make cutting tomatoes a pleasure. No more wondering if the slices will come out nice. Works nice on mozzarella too!
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While this is a good knife, I would normally of given it 4 stars, the single bevel grind on this knife basically ruins any advantage this knife has for the left handed person.
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You don’t have to be a gourmet cook or have your own TV show to find good use for this knife. Anyone who has ever needed to make neat slices of ripe tomato in a hurry and ended up wishing that he or she had sharpened all the knives _yesterday_ is a person who will appreciate the ease with which this knife does the job. Anybody who has ever resorted to slicing tomatoes and/or fingers with a bread knife is going to love this knife.
It’s use is not limited to tomatoes; I use my knives for whatever I please, and I use this one for slicing all sorts of foods that are too soft for easy even cutting. Ripe peaches, soft cheeses–that sort of thing; it’s not big enough and it’s too sharp to be really safe as a bread knife.
If you are peeling the tomatoes, though, you may want a straight-edged paring knife of some sort; this serrated blade doesn’t do the neatest job on that part unless you make a work of art out of it. It doesn’t bother me, because I never peel tomatoes unless I’m cooking them.
I know it’s heresy and not classy at all, but I put it in the dishwasher. I lay it by itself on the top rack, so that nothing will knock against it; I wash all my good knives that way, and some of them are over twenty years old and still look good and hold an edge, so why not? Life’s too short to spend it hand washing things that are clearly said to be dishwasher safe.
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This knife is incredibly sharp. I didn’t think that I would like a speciality knife, but this is very versitile. I like the “forks” on the tip to pick up the tomato slices, or pickles or onions. Very smooth cutting, but be careful it is very sharp.
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i had no idea that tomato had its own knife, its a bit pricey. but it works like a champ, u never need another knife, this is for ever, i have had it for about 18 months now
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like all wusthof knives, this one won’t disappoint. If you don’t believe a tomato knife is needed in a kitchen, wait until you try this one out.
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We recieved a set of Wustof knives for our wedding, and we love them so much we pledged to slowly add to our collection. This tomato knife was a perfect birthday present for my husband because tomato season is in full force here.
We love it–It cuts through tomatoes like butter and is easy to wash (we hand wash all our treasured Wustof knives). I would highly recommend this knife.
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Can’t wait for tomato season so I can use this knife more often. Also great for citrus fruit sectioning.