Wüsthof vs Mercer Culinary
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2026). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Victorinox.
Neither is our first choice. See Wüsthof vs Victorinox
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy: "Costing about half the price of our winner," it has "a blade that's nearly identical" to the Victorinox. ATK rated it Highly Recommended, a step above the Wüsthof. One quibble: the bumpy rubber handle is "so grippy that it sometimes impedes movement." ATK didn't test long-term durability, and the listing doesn't state a warranty.
| Criterion | Wüsthof | Mercer Culinary |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Handle | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Sharpness | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Chef's Knives (updated July 7, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Wüsthof | Mercer Culinary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 | $28.65 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Weight | 9 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 5.9 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Edge angle | 14° | 16° |
| Handle | Synthetic, wood-look | Santoprene and polypropylene |
| Made in | Solingen, Germany | — |
| Dishwasher safe | — | No, hand-wash (per manufacturer) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Chef's Knives (updated July 7, 2026)
