WÜSTHOF Aeon

From the jury's assessment

The Aeon chef’s knife from the traditional manufacturer Wüsthof combines early history and modern times in a unique way – setting a real statement in every kitchen. The knives are offered in a limited edition of only 1,500 pieces. The handle is made of bog oak, which is more than 3,000 years old and has been carefully treated. The blade is DLC-coated. DLC stands for “Diamond-like Carbon”, a high-tech processing which has so far mainly be used in medical technology, aerospace technology and motor sports. Converting steel over a hot hydrocarbon gas results in a black surface with an excellent hardness and robustness.

• limited chef’s knife with bog oak handle
• DLC-coated blade
• extremely robust and scratch-resistant