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Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife
Wüsthof · Kitchen / Cutlery
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Wüsthof Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife is 7.7x — it retails for $200 while its raw materials cost approximately $26.
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Retail price
$200
Raw materials
$26
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$43
7.7x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
4.7x
vs all-in cost
13%
materials share of price
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