Classic IKON 3.5" Paring Knife

About this item

The Peeling knife is one of the most widely used tools in the kitchen
Its versatility of uses is a mainstay in any kitchen a quality purer like the Classic Icon is a real pleasure for your small cutting needs
Wusthof Classic Icon is culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines.Wash by hand only
The combined riveted handle design is combined with a contoured shape to add comfort and control
The Classic Icon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife

• FluffyCorgi

  I love the classic IKON line and it's been my go-to for years. The handles have always been very smooth and hold up to use, so I don't get that awkard callous-inducing friction that can happen around the rivots. I like that the blade extends all the way to the heel and allows for cutting through food without catching. I think it makes for a more comfortable/ergonomic hold, too. I feel like with most high-end German blades, the sharpness holds for quite some time and doesn't require quite as much maintenance to keep the edge in good shape. Honestly, these are a joy to use and I'd recommend them to anyone.

• LeRoy Rowland

  This is by far one of the best little knives I have ever bought.

• Rasalin

  So I went a little crazy and bought a lot of higher end German and Japanese pairing knives. 14 of them with one more incoming. This is my favorite out of all of them. The shape of it makes it very easy to use on potatoes. The handle makes it very controllable and comfortable. If you have big hands, that may not be the case for you.Of course it is crazy sharp and cuts through things without force. I love this thing. Its only flaw is that I somehow manged to put tiny scratches on it with a regular kitchen sponge!I liked this one so much that I bought a second one, so this one can be a beater. Thumbs up!

• S. Bowen

  Wanted the "spear tip" style paring knife, as depicted in the images. When ordered (directly from Amazon,) I received the "birds beak" style paring knife. (The spear tip looks like a typical chef's knife, but smaller, while the birds beak curves the blade down in the direction of the edge.) I decided to keep it as I had planned to order one anyway. I made a second order of the same item, hoping it was a mistake. I was sent the birds beak style blade again. Amazon must have their product images / description incorrect.All that said, the birds beak paring knife is phenomenal in every way that a basic paring knife should be: surprisingly heavy and solid, comfortable in the hand, easily maneuverable, and very sharp.

• Greg

  These are great knives that hold their edge well and sharpen nicely. Pricey though.

• Geoff L.

  I love this knife so much and am lucky to have it in my arsenal. One thing you may think is that the blade is only slightly long, but only by 1/2"-3/4" or so. To compensate for this I usually just choke up on the handle a bit, but really only run into this when prepping strawberries or brussels sprouts. This knife is part of my tool kit when deboning a pork shoulder or a chicken or something. It fits perfectly into my hand and is very comfortable to hold for extended periods of time. I've had the Tojiro 3.5" Japanese before, which comes up very highly rated on numerous lists, and even though I liked the blade length more on that one, the versatility and the handling comfort of the Wusthof wins it for me. If you've already settled on a chef's knife and are ready to start spreading your wings and adding more cutlery, this should be tops on your list.Pictured: my little man about to do a big job.

• Russell Vik

  Handy for all kitchen jobs

• Joshua Sullivan

  This is definitely a "high end" knife from my perspective. I'm sure you could spend more (there's always a more expensive way to pare an apple), but this knife is amazing! It came extremely sharp and holds an edge very well. It's got more weight toward the rear than many knives (just the way I prefer, though your mileage may vary). It complements a high quality chef's knife quite well. I tend to reach for this knife when I'm cooking for myself or only need to do some minor cutting. Unless I need a large cutting edge, this is my first choice every time! I highly recommend getting this knife and either a Chef's Knife or a Santoku (Japanese Chef's) Knife. The handle of the Classic Ikon series fits my hand like a glove. My wife agrees and she has much smaller hands than I do - so it's pretty much "one size fits all/most".

• Jackal516

  At first I thought it was smaller than the cheap paring knife I had. But holding them side by side proved they were the same length.The knifes weight is in the handle and with it's ergonomic curves. It's a real treat to hold. A bit pricy for a paring knife though.

• Jon

  Bought this knife as a gift for a friend. Nice knife, but had I known the packaging would be so cheap, including the paper thin plastic tray that holds the knife, I wouldn't have bought it. Also, the butt of my knife doesn't say Wusthof Germany like the picture in the description does.