WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Chef's Knife

Made in Germany, this WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon chef's knife features a robust stainless steel blade, ergonomic handle, and half-bolster. It is the most useful knife in any collection, as it will handle most prep tasks.

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WÜSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously – which explains why their knives consistently feature in 'best of' lists. Every knife in the Classic Ikon range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a process in which the steel’s molecular structure is realigned to be stronger and more robust, honed twice by hand and once by laser to ensure a perfect finish. This laser finish is the result of a proprietary technology called PEtec, which makes blades 20% sharper, with double the edge retention. The riveted ergonomic handle features a half bolster that splits the weight of the knife between the middle and end, and allows the entire length of the knife to be sharpened – which extends the durability of the blade (as the edge will never become uneven after time and sharpening). The handle's rounded shape allows for a more comfortable grip. Since a chef’s knife takes care of most food prep, from slicing an onion to dicing chicken, it is a true workhorse and the most essential knife in any kitchen.

---BENEFITS--- 'In a Western-style knife, the weight of a blade does a lot of work, especially when cutting tough ingredients (meat with bones, swedes, or pineapples, for example). WÜSTHOF has mastered the balance between the weight of the blade and the handle, on top of having sharp and durable blades with excellent edge retention. The result is knives that are comfortable to hold and easy to control.'