Wüsthof Classic Ikon Crème 7 Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife WT1040431317

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Santokumes Cream 17 cm is the Asian counterpart to the classic chef's knife, designed to excel in versatility. From chopping vegetables and herbs to slicing meat and fish – this knife is an indispensable tool in any kitchen. The wide blade with hollow edge ensures that ingredients are less likely to stick to the knife, allowing you to work more smoothly and efficiently. With its perfectly balanced weight , ergonomic cream handle and razor-sharp forged blade, this Santoku knife offers an unparalleled cutting experience – whether you're slicing wafer-thin sashimi or quickly chopping vegetables for a stir-fry. Classic Ikon Series The Classic Ikon line from Wüsthof combines elegant, seamless design with uncompromising German craftsmanship. Forged in Solingen – the heart of knife production – these knives guarantee an exceptional finish, sharp cutting edge and long-lasting performance. The ergonomic handle lies firmly and comfortably in the hand, even during prolonged use, while the half bolster provides additional control. Product specifications * Knife type: Santoku knife with hollow edges (Hollow Edge) * Blade length: 17 cm * Blade width: 4.6 cm * Blade material: Forged stainless steel (X50CrMoV15) * Hardness: 58 HRC (Rockwell) * Handle material: Riveted, synthetic (cream color) * Handle length: 10.9 cm * Warranty: Lifetime warranty (on material and manufacturing defects) * Country of origin: Solingen, Germany * Series: Classic Icon * Ideal for: Vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, herbs, cabbage, dried sausages Maintenance Wash the knife by hand and dry immediately to extend its life. Avoid dishwashers, harsh scouring pads and prolonged soaking. Use a suitable cutting board and store safely. Keep the blade sharp with a whetstone, sharpening steel or a quality knife sharpener. Take your cutting to the next level with the Wüsthof Santoku knife – where Asian finesse meets German precision.

ASIAN KNIFE – The 7 inch hollow edge santoku knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional chef’s knife, at a 10 degree cutting edge, and gradually curves up at the very end providing a straighter edge, the hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Crème Series – Features a sleek and sophisticated crème handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience, classic ikon crème design, ergonomics, and quality perfected RAZOR SHARP – High carbon stainless steel blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance, Wüsthof kitchen knives are hand wash only 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 percent 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 cutlery carries the solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

The Wusthof WT1040431317 formerly known as the WT4176-0B 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.An alternative to the chef's knife. Great for cutting, chopping and mincing vegetables. The blade has a straighter edge than a chef's knife and has a blunted sheepsfoot-tip blade with a thinner spine. It can easily slice thin-boned and boneless meats, fish and vegetables.Wusthof Ikon Crème knives are fully forged form a single piece of steel.They are hand honed and laser finished to provide a professional quality piece of equipment.This is an exhaustive process and includes over 40 separate demanding steps!Wusthof have been making knives since 1814, during this time they have accrued a great deal of knowledge, refined their techniques, and invested in state of the art technologies.The result is a very large range of truly professional quality knives - all carrying the Wusthof Trident logo - a guarantee of authenticity.