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Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4.5-inch Utility Knife

Longer than a parer and shorter than a cook’s knife, the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4.5-inch utility knife fills the gap. It handles the in-between jobs, such as slicing a lemon for a pitcher or trimming a chicken thigh, without the bulk of a full-size blade.

The Classic Ikon handle is contoured to fill the palm, a good match for a cook who wraps the whole hand around a small knife, and it stays secure in a pinch grip. Its edge continues all the way to the handle, so the whole length can be sharpened.

This size is a sensible first companion to a larger cook’s knife, and it comes paired with one in the Classic Ikon 2-piece cook’s set. Step up to the Classic Ikon 6-inch utility knife for longer slices; for the same length on the riveted Classic handle, the Classic 4.5-inch utility knife. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the utility knife’s role.

SKU: 1040330412

Availability: In stock

$144.95

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Item number: 1040330412 (formerly 4086/12)
    • Blade length: 4.5 inches (12 cm)
    • Blade width: 0.8 inch (2 cm)
    • Handle length: 3.7 inches (9.4 cm)
    • Steel: High-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15, per Wüsthof)
    • Hardness: 58 HRC
    • Edge: Straight; PEtec, sharpened to about 14° per side
    • 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: Synthetic polyoxymethylene (POM), three rivets
    • Made in: Solingen, Germany
    • Warranty: Wüsthof limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, for household use

    Wüsthof Utility Knives

    KnifeBladeEdgeLine
    Classic 4.5-inch utility knife4.5 inches (12 cm)StraightClassic
    Classic Ikon 4.5-inch utility knife4.5 inches (12 cm)StraightClassic Ikon
    Classic 4.5-inch Asian utility knife4.5 inches (12 cm)Straight, 1.2-inch-wide bladeClassic
    Classic 5-inch serrated utility knife5 inches (14 cm)SerratedClassic
    Classic Ikon 5-inch serrated utility knife5 inches (14 cm)SerratedClassic Ikon
    Classic 6-inch utility knife6 inches (16 cm)StraightClassic
    Classic Ikon 6-inch utility knife6 inches (16 cm)StraightClassic Ikon
    Ikon 6-inch utility knife, blackwood6 inches (16 cm)StraightIkon

    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.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 4.5 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 114 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 0.8
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Polyoxymethylene (POM)
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Wusthof
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1040330412
    Manufacturer's Part Number 4086-12
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $0.00

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