Chef's knife IKON 16 cm, Wüsthof

Product detailed description

The Ikon Chef's Knife is a sturdy, heavy knife with a wide blade with a fine yet durable edge. An all-rounder for professionals and hobby cooks that cleans vegetables but also chops herbs or chops.

Ikon series

• Luxury forged knives of top quality made in Solingen
• Beautiful handle made of selected grenadill wood
• Ergonomic, pleasant to the touch, with three rivets
• Stainless steel application with logo on the heel of the handle
• Each knife is unique, perfectly balanced
• Top German alloy steel X50CrMoV15 used
• Extraordinary blade that is easy to maintain
• Hardness 58 HRC Rockwell scale
• Precision hand honing and polishing for a perfect edge
• Strict continuous quality control, blade checked by laser
• Shortened guard shape allows the entire blade to be used and easier sharpening
• Smooth transition between fitting and handle
• Easy hygienic attachment of the knife handles
• Knives are not dishwasher safe
• Extended warranty against manufacturing and material defects for 15 years

The WÜSTHOF brand has added the luxury Ikon series of knives to its range, which are forged from a single piece of alloyed X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. These are perfectly balanced knives with a perfect edge. Exceptional sharpness of Ikon knives is ensured by precise hand honing and final polishing of the blades. The quality of the blade is high and more importantly, easily renewable.

The wooden three-knife handle of the Ikon knives made of African grenadill wood catches the eye at first sight. Its dynamic shape will not leave any cook cold. The handle fully meets the requirements in terms of ergonomics, while from an aesthetic point of view it perfectly combines modern design and the elegant structure of the wood, also called Mozambican ebony.

WÜSTHOF, these are top quality knives made with great care down to the last detail. Exactly as expected from Solingen knives.

Technologies and materials used

WÜSTHOF knives are manufactured using the high-quality German steel X50CrMoV15 which has approx. 0.5 percent carbon and the alloying elements chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. Thanks to the added chromium it is corrosion-resistant which is desirable for kitchen knives.

Precise blades are formed from a steel strip by forging in the die. These are hardened for 15 minutes at 1070 °C and then rapidly cooled to 60 °C in two minutes. Subsequent tempering (a process of slowly heating the material to 200 °C for 45 minutes) relieves the blade of internal stresses and stabilises its martensitic structure. This gives the blade the optimum required hardness of 58° Rockwell and higher toughness.

The stable blade and the perfect geometry of the blade deliver exceptional cutting performance and precise control in the cut. The sharp angle provides even more sharpness, which makes slicing more enjoyable. Thanks to the wedge-shaped cut, the knife penetrates food effortlessly.

Crossguard is integrated as part of the blade from a single piece of steel. Ensures correct weight distribution and ensures precise and safe knife control. The fittings on the guard of the Ikon knives smoothly transition to the upper part of the ricasso for an even more comfortable grip.

The ergonomic handle is made of African grenadill wood. It is a very durable, hard wood with a density higher than ebony. Due to its high resin content, it is relatively insensitive to moisture, but is not suitable for washing in the dishwasher. The wooden blades of the Ikon knives are firmly attached to the shank with three rivets. The perfect bonding of the individual parts prevents the trapping of deposits and bacteria.

Knife sharpening WÜSTHOF

Every knife needs to be sharpened from time to time as it becomes dull after prolonged use. To maintain and revive the blade , we use chrome-plated whetstones, and for sharpening knives we recommend WÜSTHOF sharpening stones. For the less experienced, we also offer grinders with easier operation. Simply run the blade gently through the grinding groove a few times and the blade will be restored.

Ed. Wüsthof Dreizackwerk KG company was founded in Solingen as early as 1814 and during its 200 years of existence, seven generations of the Wüsthof family have been in charge. It boasts some of the most advanced, highly automated manufacturing processes in the world. For example, in the production of knives in nearly 40 steps, it uses 100 robots.

Today WÜSTHOF knives are sold in more than 80 countries around the world. The usage of high-end materials and modern computer-controlled technologies make them convenient to use and prepare food. A culinary delight itself.