Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 8″ Cook’s Knife

The Wusthof IKON 8″ Chef Knife is made from a special steel alloy for a low-maintenance, all-purpose blade that is strong, flexible, and extremely sharp. This chef’s knife (also known as a cook’s knife) is designed for maximum versatility—at just under 8 inches in length, the Wusthof IKON Blackwood 8″ Cook’s Knife is capable of tackling many common cooking and baking prep tasks: slicing up cuts of meat, dicing and chopping vegetables for soup, cutting and peeling fruits and melons, and mincing fresh herbs to top off your spice cabinet. The medium length falls within the range of what many consider to be the most versatile of all chef knife sizes.

Each in the Wustof IKON cutlery line starts out as a single piece of carbon steel which is forged into a full-tang knife with a balanced weight and ergonomic feel. The blade is tempered and sharpened many times before the tang is inset with a handle of pure, choice African blackwood. This exotic hardwood is, according to Wusthof, technically and aesthetically superior to ebony wood in every way, providing a comfortable feel in the hand that won’t vary with humidity levels and temperature.

Wusthof IKON Blackwood 8″ Cook’s Knife Features:

• New & improved look!
• Cook’s knife is used for chopping, mincing & dicing – one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen
• Straight edge blade provides a smooth, clean, exact cut & can be used on a variety of meat, vegetables & fruits
• Contoured handle made of African Blackwood (Grenadill) which is known for its extreme density & distinctive wood grain
• Forged blade constructed of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
• Full tang knife triple riveted to the handle
• Proprietary state-of-the-art Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates a blade that is 20% sharper with 2xs the edge retention
• Double bolster provides exceptional balance | Half bolster allows the knife to be honed & sharpened the entire length of the blade | Heel bolster provides added balance
• Wash by hand only
• Limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty
• Made in the “City of Blades” of Solingen, Germany

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About the Wusthof IKON Blackwood Collection
The Ikon Blackwood Series is called the jewel of the Wusthof brand, and it’s not hard to see why. The Ikon series, (also called the Ikon Blackwood or African Blackwood Series) shares many similarities with the Ikon Classic line, they feature the same shape and general design and are forged from the same high-quality German steel as all Wusthof blades, however, the Ikon knives each have a handle made of their namesake wood. African Blackwood (Grenadill) is one of the hardest woods in the world and as such it’s extremely durable and resistant to swelling in changing humidity and temperatures. Beyond looking great, these handles are contoured for ultimate comfort and perfectly balanced with the blade. The Ikon Blackwood Series has fewer knives within it than the Ikon Classic Series, however, it contains all the basics needed to build a well-rounded collection. Between the high-quality steel of the blade, full tang, bolster, and unique handles, these knives come in at the highest price point of all the Wusthof lines. For those who are willing to invest in these amazing knives, you will get beautiful cutlery that is built to last and will certainly become the jewels of your cutlery collection.