Wüsthof 1010530116 Ikon Chefs Knife 16cm

The Ikon Chef's Knife 16 cm - Wooden handle from WÜSTHOF is a versatile and compact chef's knife for daily use in the kitchen. Ideal for chopping, slicing, and mincing meat, fish, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. The Ikon series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and is known for its ergonomic African Blackwood handles, perfect balance, and exceptional sharpness. Unique Features and Specifications * Compact all-round chef's knife: suitable for slicing, chopping, and mincing meat, fish, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. * 16 cm blade: compact size for optimal control and precision during daily kitchen tasks. * Forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel: high-quality high-carbon stainless steel for long-lasting sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. * PEtec precision grinding technology: laser-controlled grinding for exceptional sharpness and long-lasting cutting performance. * Hand-finished: each blade is manually sharpened for maximum precision. * Ergonomic wooden handle: made from durable African Blackwood for optimal comfort, control, and a luxurious appearance. * Double bolster construction: ensures perfect weight distribution and extra safety during cutting. * Half bolster design: reduces the weight of the knife and makes the full blade easier to sharpen. * Specifications: blade length 16 cm, handle 10.9 cm, blade width 4 cm, hardness 58 HRC. * Origin: manufactured in Solingen, Germany, globally renowned for high-quality knives since 1814. A Wonderful Gift This luxurious chef's knife is a wonderful gift for any cooking enthusiast. Thanks to its stylish design, high-quality materials, and professional performance, it is a true asset to any kitchen. Use & Maintenance Always wash the knife by hand and dry it carefully immediately to preserve the quality of the steel and the wooden handle. Do not use abrasive sponges and do not let the knife soak in water. Avoid hard cutting surfaces such as glass, metal, or bamboo to prevent damage to the blade. Regular sharpening with a whetstone, honing steel, or manual knife sharpener helps keep the knife sharp for a long time. Treat the wooden handle regularly with food-safe mineral oil to maintain its natural shine. Experience luxury, control, and exceptional sharpness with the WÜSTHOF Ikon chef's knife and easily order your new kitchen favorite from Kookgigant.

The Wusthof WT1010530116 formerly known as the WT4996/16 is the updated and latest version of the superbly engineered Wusthof Knife. It features the updated logo and branding and all the most recent design developments from this world class German Knife manufacturer.The cook’s knife is the multipurpose workhorse of the kitchen. Perfect for mincing, cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work. The "workhorse" of the kitchen is perfect for cutting, chopping, slicing and prep work.The jewel of the Wusthof collection, Ikon has beautifully designed handles made of Grenadill wood. Grenadill wood, or African Blackwood, is one of the hardest and heaviest woods in the world. Ikon full-tang knives are precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel and feature a distinctive, double bolster. The Ikon 16cm Cook’s Knife is the work horse of the kitchen, or the essential kitchen knife. The cook’s knife is an indispensable all-purpose kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Due to the weight and balance of the knife, it is also perfect for heavy duty work such as cutting thicker vegetables and meats.Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steelFull tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise controlPrecision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention.Tempered to 58⁰ RockwellThe half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade and the heel bolster provides added balanceComfortable contoured handle that is made of Grenadill wood (African Blackwood)Wash by hand only