WÜSTHOF, North America
ManufacturingConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
WÜSTHOF, North America, is a manufacturing company that produces kitchen knives and cooking utensils focused on durability and longevity. Based in Milford, Connecticut, the brand traces its roots to Solingen, Germany, where it was founded in 1814 and remains owned by the seventh generation of the WÜSTHOF family. The company operates a modern facility where a wide range of knife collections is crafted, with more than forty manufacturing steps and many blades finished by hand using traditional techniques. Its forged knives, notably those in the CLASSIC collection, are widely used by chefs around the world. Its customers include professional cooks and culinary retailers worldwide, and the company has expanded into direct-to-consumer channels to deepen the relationship with buyers. In 2025, the Artisan series was launched as an exclusive collection through Kitchen Warehouse.