WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black

About this item

KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 8” CLASSIC IKON Cook's Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON SERIES – Features a sleek and sophisticated black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience. Classic IKON: Design, Ergonomics, and Quality Perfected
CHEF’S KNIFE – Features an 8” long blade with a distinctive double Bolster design for professional-style heft. German Made Cook’s Knife with a sleek ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration
PRECISION FORGED – Forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models
CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

• Deborah m.

  This IKON classic chef’s knife is smooth & sharp when prepping veggies, meats, fruits. Feels good in the hand.it’s expensive but very well made & will last forever. Great for any cook in the household.

• Herbert Burhenn

  This has proved to be an excellent knife for a variety of applications--slicing meat, bread, vegetables. It is very sturdy and also comfortable to hold and use.

• Daniel Rimmelzwaan

  I've had this knife for over a decade, and when my daughter had a wedding shower it was an easy decision to get one for her. She's started to really enjoy cooking and having a 'real' knife is one of the best investments you can make (don't forget to also get a honing steel and a whetstone).I like this over the Classic line because the bolster doesn't go all the way down to the blade, which makes sharpening easier. With the full bolster on the classic one, if you're not super careful not to hit the whetstone with the bolster you can damage the whetstone, and with the Ikon you don't have to worry about that.Other than that, this knife is as solid as they come. I've done everything with this knife, from micro-mincing garlic to rough chop watermelons to butchering chickens, this knife does it all with ease. Hone it every time you use it, sharpen it regularly, and you will have a cooking companion for life. I love the balance in my hand, better than the Classic ones. You should really go to a proper store and try them out yourself because there are real differences, but cannot go wrong.It's definitely pricy but it's worth every single penny.

• CeeGee99

  So sharp out of the box. Never did the “cut paper” test before. This knife did so with ease. Expensive. Buy once, Cry once. Very worth it.

• Arun

  I own two 6" Classic Chef's knives, and wanted a larger one. The Classic Ikon was not more higher in price at the time versus the Classic, so that's what I went with. Like all my other Wusthof knives, this is an absolute joy to work with. Beautifully balanced in my hand, razor sharp and superb control. The forged blade is as much a work of art as it is an essential everyday tool. Makes cooking so much fun.

• Robert

  Very solid knife, would have given it 5 stars but I'm should with my shun but dollar for dollar this one is a better knife. This one is about 150 where as my shun Hikari was about $220. I like that it has weight to it, out of the box it's pretty decently sharp I honed it with a stick and I tested it on celery and it just glides right through. Just got to work going to put it through its first service right now but I'm expecting good performance. Only downside is I have a high hold on the knife and where the handle meets the blade is more squared off where my shun tapers off more so I feel like it's not as comfortable in that regard. I really like the handle though it's classy I like it a lot. A very sturdy workhorse.

• Larry W.

  Tremendous knife for any job in the kitchen. Perfectly balanced, relatively light and fits in your hand like a glove. This German knife of forged steel is indispensable.

• dbnh

  Amazingly sharp, easy to hold, cuts like a dream. Wish we'd purchased it earlier. My go-to chef knife.

• Richard L. Gerrish

  Sharp out of the box but I sharpened it even more. It’s a joy to use this knife. Highly recommend

• Thomas kostingo

  Outstanding