Wüsthof Ikon 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku, African Blackwood

Japanese in shape, the Wüsthof Ikon 7-inch hollow edge santoku pairs an all-purpose blade with an African blackwood handle that is fine-grained and nearly black. In use it matches the Classic Ikon 7-inch santoku; the natural wood handle is the upgrade.

Its straight edge and blunt, rounded nose favor a downward cut through onions and herbs, and the tall blade scoops what you cut. Scalloped hollows break the suction that makes thin slices cling. The handle’s contour suits a full grip, and since nothing interrupts the heel, every part of the edge can be resharpened. It is a knife worth keeping in a block or on a magnetic bar, out of a crowded drawer.

Hand wash the knife and towel it dry after each use. Give the blackwood a light coat of mineral oil from time to time. The synthetic-handled version is the Classic Ikon 7-inch santoku. The Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife shares this handle, and our knife shapes guide sets the two blade shapes side by side.

SKU: 1010531317

Availability: In stock

$249.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Item number: 1010531317 (formerly 4976)
    • Blade length: 7 inches (17 cm)
    • Blade width: 1.8 inches (4.6 cm)
    • Handle length: 4.3 inches (10.9 cm)
    • Steel: High-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15, per Wüsthof)
    • Hardness: 58 HRC
    • Edge: Straight, hollow edge; PEtec, sharpened to about 10° 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: 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)

    Wüsthof Santoku, Nakiri and Craftsman Knives

    KnifeBladeWidthLine
    Classic 5-inch hollow edge santoku5 inches (14 cm)Not publishedClassic
    Classic Ikon 5-inch hollow edge santoku5 inches (14 cm)Not publishedClassic Ikon
    Classic 7-inch hollow edge santoku7 inches (17 cm)1.8 inClassic
    Classic Ikon 7-inch hollow edge santoku7 inches (17 cm)1.8 inClassic Ikon
    Ikon 7-inch hollow edge santoku, blackwood7 inches (17 cm)1.8 inIkon
    Classic 7-inch hollow edge nakiri7 inches (17 cm)1.9 inClassic
    Classic Ikon 7-inch hollow edge nakiri7 inches (17 cm)1.9 inClassic Ikon
    Classic 7-inch hollow edge craftsman7 inches (18 cm)1.6 inClassic
    Classic Ikon 7-inch hollow edge craftsman7 inches (18 cm)1.6 inClassic Ikon
    Classic Ikon 7-inch Chinese chef’s knife7 inches (18 cm)3.2 inClassic 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. Rub the blackwood handle with food-grade mineral oil now and then.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 7 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 180 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Granton/Kullenschliff
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material African Blackwood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Wusthof
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1010531317
    Manufacturer's Part Number 4976
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $0.00

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