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Wusthof Classic Ikon Knives
Wusthof Classic Ikon knives have some very distinct and highly regarded design innovations. First, the bolster on the Cook's Knife has been modified for ease of sharpening. There is a steel end cap (referred to as a second, or double bolster) that assists in balance and aesthetics. The POM handle has a unique humpback design that snugs nicely into the palm creating a very firm and comfortable grip. Perfect distal tapering and laser guided sharpening techniques are a result of precise German engineering and robot-assisted construction. The steel is tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 58 that is easily maintained with use of a fine-cut honing rod. Wusthof remains a family owned and operated company after 200 years. Manufactured in Solingen, German, these knives come with a full lifetime warranty.
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Wüsthof Classic Ikon 7-inch Chinese Chef's Knife
Wüsthof’s Classic Ikon Chinese chef’s knife has the tall, rectangular blade of a cleaver, but Wüsthof designs it for slicing and chopping, with bones left to a true cleaver. In Chinese kitchens, this shape is the everyday knife for vegetables, boneless meat and fish, and the 3.2-inch-tall blade doubles as a bench scraper to carry food to the wok.The 7-inch edge slices bok choy, shreds ginger into fine threads and thin-slices pork or beef for a stir-fry. Turn the blade flat to smash garlic or ginger with the heel of your hand. Wüsthof cautions against using it on bones or very hard fruit, such as winter squash; for those jobs, a heavy cleaver is the right tool.The Classic Ikon handle balances the broad blade in a full grip, and with no heel bolster, the whole edge can be sharpened. For chopping through bone, use the Wüsthof 6-inch meat cleaver. For a Japanese approach to vegetables, compare the Classic Ikon 7-inch nakiri. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains meat and vegetable cleavers. Learn More$299.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set
Curved Classic Ikon handles come to the dinner table in this Wüsthof 4-piece steak knife set. Each forged blade has the half bolster that sets Classic Ikon apart, so the cutting edge runs to the heel and can be sharpened along its full length.Shoppers weighing a serrated against a plain steak knife can think of it this way. A plain edge slices a steak without shredding the fibers and is simple to maintain with a steel at home. Serrations grip a seared crust and keep working longer before they need attention, though sharpening them is a job for a professional. Wüsthof’s product page for this set leaves the edge style unstated, so get in touch and we can confirm it for you.The rounded handle and second bolster at the butt give these knives a balanced feel through a long meal. They pair with Classic Ikon kitchen knives like the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife. Keep the four together in a cabinet with a steak knife block. For six place settings in the Classic line, see the Classic 6-piece steak knife set. Browse our overview of knife shapes for the rest of a Classic Ikon kitchen. Learn More$494.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 6-Piece Starter Knife Block Set
Building a Classic Ikon kitchen starts well with this Wüsthof starter block set of six pieces. Three core knives come with shears and a honing rod in an acacia block.The chef’s knife does the chopping and slicing, and the bread knife saws through crusty loaves and ripe tomatoes. A small paring knife peels and trims in the hand. Regular honing on the steel keeps them cutting cleanly, and ten open slots leave room to add a santoku or steak knives.Classic Ikon knives have a curved handle and a half bolster that leaves the heel of the blade free, so the edge can be sharpened right to the back. A rear bolster on the handle balances the knife in the hand.For more knives from the start, the Classic Ikon 8-piece block set swaps the bread knife for a flat cut paring knife and two utility knives. The chef’s and paring knives here can be bought separately. Find the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife or the Classic Ikon 3.5-inch paring knife. For ideas on what comes next, our knife shapes guide is a good place to look. Learn More$494.95 -
Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-Piece Knife Block Set
Vegetable and fruit prep get plenty of support from the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-piece knife block set. Its acacia block holds five Classic Ikon knives with room to spare, plus a honing steel.The chef’s knife leads. It is backed by a 6-inch utility knife for slicing and portioning, and by a serrated utility knife for citrus and sandwiches. Two small knives cover close work. The pointed paring knife peels and cores in the hand. Its flat cut partner, squared at the tip, minces garlic on the board.Eight slots stay free for future knives. Compared with the Classic Ikon 6-piece starter set, this set trades the bread knife for more small and mid-sized blades. The Classic Ikon 11-piece set adds a bread knife plus a santoku and a boning knife.Pieces are sold individually too. Look for the Classic Ikon 3-inch flat cut paring knife or the Classic Ikon serrated utility knife. Every blade is covered in our guide to kitchen knife shapes. Learn More$694.95
