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Wüsthof Classic Ikon 6-inch Utility Knife

Wüsthof Classic Ikon 6-inch Utility Knife

At 6 inches, the Wüsthof Classic Ikon utility knife has the reach to slice a roll of salami or a ripe melon, with a blade narrow enough to trim fat and silver skin from a pork loin. It is long enough to fillet a small fish or portion meat, and narrow enough to section citrus or cut the pith and seeds from inside a pepper. Reach for it when a chef’s knife is more than the job needs.

The 1-inch blade gives a clean, controlled slice, and the straight edge leaves smooth faces on cheese and cured meats. On the Classic Ikon handle, it feels balanced whether you hold it fully in the palm or pinch the blade, and with no bolster at the heel, the full edge stays easy to sharpen.

Need something shorter? Try the Classic Ikon 4.5-inch utility knife. For tomatoes and crusty rolls, the Classic Ikon 5-inch serrated utility knife grips better. The Ikon 6-inch utility knife is the blackwood-handled twin, and the Classic 6-inch pairs it with a full bolster. Our knife shapes guide covers the utility knife family.

SKU: 1040330716

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Specifications

Item number: 1040330716 (formerly 4506/16)
Blade length: 6 inches (16 cm)
Blade width: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Handle length: 4.2 inches (10.7 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

Knife	Blade	Edge	Line
Classic 4.5-inch utility knife	4.5 inches (12 cm)	Straight	Classic
Classic Ikon 4.5-inch utility knife	4.5 inches (12 cm)	Straight	Classic Ikon
Classic 4.5-inch Asian utility knife	4.5 inches (12 cm)	Straight, 1.2-inch-wide blade	Classic
Classic 5-inch serrated utility knife	5 inches (14 cm)	Serrated	Classic
Classic Ikon 5-inch serrated utility knife	5 inches (14 cm)	Serrated	Classic Ikon
Classic 6-inch utility knife	6 inches (16 cm)	Straight	Classic
Classic Ikon 6-inch utility knife	6 inches (16 cm)	Straight	Classic Ikon
Ikon 6-inch utility knife, blackwood	6 inches (16 cm)	Straight	Ikon

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)	6 in.
Blade Length (mm)	152 mm
Blade Width (inches)	No
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	1040330716
Manufacturer's Part Number	4506-16
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$0.00