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Wüsthof Classic Ikon 9-inch Chef's Knife

Nine inches sits between Wüsthof’s standard 8 and 10-inch chef’s knives. The Classic Ikon 9-inch gives a little more reach for slicing a large cabbage or a brisket without the length of a 10-inch blade on a home cutting board.

At 1.9 inches, the blade is no taller than the 8-inch, so the extra inch all goes into length. Ikon’s rounded handle suits a full grip and a pinch grip alike, and the heel is free of any bolster, so a sharpener can work the edge from tip to handle. Behind the grip, a rear bolster counterweights the longer blade.

When customers ask about chef’s knife sizes, the choice tends to come down to 8 versus 10 inches. The 9-inch suits a cook who has outgrown an 8-inch but works on a standard board. See the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife for the all-purpose length, and the Classic 10-inch for the longest blade in the range. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains how blade length affects technique.

SKU: 1040330123

Availability: In stock

$219.95

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    Specifications

    • Item number: 1040330123 (formerly 4596/23)
    • Blade length: 9 inches (23 cm)
    • Blade width: 1.9 inches (4.7 cm)
    • Handle length: 4.5 inches (11.4 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 Chef’s Knives Compared

    KnifeBladeWidthLine
    Classic 6-inch6 inches (16 cm)1.6 inClassic
    Classic 8-inch8 inches (20 cm)1.9 inClassic
    Classic 8-inch Extra Wide8 inches (20 cm)2.2 inClassic
    Classic 8-inch Half Bolster8 inches (20 cm)1.9 inClassic
    Classic 10-inch10 inches (26 cm)1.9 inClassic
    Classic Ikon 6-inch6 inches (16 cm)1.6 inClassic Ikon
    Classic Ikon 8-inch8 inches (20 cm)1.9 inClassic Ikon
    Classic Ikon 9-inch9 inches (23 cm)1.9 inClassic Ikon
    Ikon 8-inch, African blackwood8 inches (20 cm)1.9 inIkon

    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

    SKU 1040330123
    Brand Wusthof
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    Manufacturer's Part Number 4596-23
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $250.00

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