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Wüsthof Ikon 8-inch Bread Knife, African Blackwood

Crusty loaves meet their match in the Wüsthof Ikon 8-inch bread knife, which sets a serrated blade in a handle of African blackwood, the dense, dark wood that gives the Ikon line its warmth. The serrations bite into a crusty loaf without crushing it, then saw cleanly through the crumb for even slices of sourdough or rye. African blackwood, also called grenadill, is one of the hardest and heaviest woods in the world, known for its density and distinctive grain.

At 8 inches, it covers sandwich loaves and baguettes, and it slices tomatoes and peaches as neatly as bread. The contoured handle fills the palm for the long sawing strokes bread requires, and a rear bolster caps the handle to balance the long blade.

To keep the wood in good condition, clean the knife at the sink and towel it off at once. Rub a little food-grade mineral oil into the wood whenever it looks dry. For larger boules, see the Classic Ikon 9-inch double-serrated bread knife. The Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife and the Ikon 7-piece block set share this handle, and our knife shapes guide explains serrated blades.

SKU: 1010531020

Availability: In stock

$259.95

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Item number: 1010531020 (formerly 4966/20)
    • Blade length: 8 inches (20 cm)
    • Blade width: 1.2 inches (3.1 cm)
    • Handle length: 4.2 inches (10.6 cm)
    • Steel: High-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15, per Wüsthof)
    • Hardness: 58 HRC
    • Edge: Serrated; PEtec
    • Construction: Forged from a single piece of steel
    • Bolster: Half bolster, leaving the heel clear so the full edge can be sharpened; second bolster at the end of the handle
    • Handle: African blackwood, three rivets
    • Made in: Solingen, Germany
    • Warranty: Wüsthof limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, for household use (Wüsthof’s terms exclude wood components)

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    Classic 9-inch double-serrated bread knife9 inches (23 cm)Double serratedClassic
    Classic Ikon 9-inch double-serrated bread knife9 inches (23 cm)Double serratedClassic Ikon
    Classic 9-inch hollow edge carving knife9 inches (23 cm)Straight, hollow edgeClassic
    Classic 10-inch Super Slicer10 inches (26 cm)Convex scalloped serrationsClassic
    Classic Ikon 10-inch Super Slicer10 inches (26 cm)Convex scalloped serrationsClassic Ikon
    Classic 12-inch hollow edge salmon slicer12 inches (32 cm)Straight, hollow edge, flexibleClassic

    Care

    Wash by hand in warm, soapy water right after use and dry it immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking. Hone it regularly on a steel and sharpen it when honing no longer restores the edge. Cut on wood or plastic boards, never on glass, stone or metal. Rub the blackwood handle with food-grade mineral oil now and then.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 8 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.2
    Grind Serrated
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material African Blackwood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2
    Brand Wusthof
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1010531020
    Manufacturer's Part Number 4966-20
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $0.00

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