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Wüsthof Ikon 8-inch Chef's Knife, African Blackwood

African blackwood is a dense, dark wood with a fine grain, and on the Wüsthof Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife it gives a forged German blade the warmth of a natural handle. In use, this knife matches the Classic Ikon 8-inch; what you are choosing is the look and feel of wood.

The handle swells slightly in the middle and tapers toward each end, so a cook who grips the handle fully has something to hold, and a pinch grip at the blade feels natural as well. Wüsthof leaves the heel without a bolster, and the entire edge touches the board. That same open heel lets a whetstone or pull-through sharpener reach every part of the edge.

At 8 inches, it is the all-purpose length for slicing, dicing and mincing. Blackwood asks for a little more care than synthetic handles; wash it by hand and oil the wood now and then. For the synthetic-handled version, see the Classic Ikon 8-inch chef’s knife. The Ikon 7-inch hollow edge santoku uses the same blackwood handle, and our knife shapes guide compares the two blade styles.

SKU: 1010530120

Availability: In stock

$284.95

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Item number: 1010530120 (formerly 4996/20)
    • Blade length: 8 inches (20 cm)
    • Blade width: 1.9 inches (4.8 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: African blackwood, three rivets
    • Weight: 9.52 ounces (270 g), per Wüsthof
    • 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 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. 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) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 58
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material African Blackwood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Wusthof
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1010530120
    Manufacturer's Part Number 4996-20
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $0.00

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