Wusthof-Trident Knives History. As one of the oldest companies located in a city with a centuries-old cutlery heritage, the Wusthof Trident factory made its first appearance in official documents in 1814. As its reputation as a symbol of quality grew, the "Dreizack" (Trident) logo, representing the legendary three-pronged spear of Neptune, was registered with the Imperial Patent Office in Berlin in 1895.

Today, just as it began, Ed. Wüstof Dreizackwerk (the Trident factory) proudly operates under the sole ownership of the Wusthof family. Traditions born nearly two centuries ago are honoured today as they painstakingly manufacture the world's highest quality, precision forged knives. As a result... a reward: the Trident logo is recognized and protected in almost every country in the world. An internationally acclaimed symbol of perfection. The finished Wusthof-Trident knife reflects the combined efforts of over 200 dedicated, highly skilled crafts people. A team with very high standards whose primary goal is producing the perfect knife. A knife worthy of, and proudly bearing the WŸsthof name and Trident logo. Precision forged. Perfectly balanced. Flawlessly finished. Incredibly sharp. The optimum size and style available for any cutting task in your kitchen. Can a knife be considered a culinary masterpiece? Yes.