490616 – Ikon – Slicing knife – 16 cm

Wüsthof Ikon slicing knife with a 16 cm plain-edged blade and grenadilla wood handle.

Properties:
• Blade material: single-piece forged stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 16 cm
• Blade width: 2.5 cm
• Handle: riveted grenadilla wood handle panels
• Overall length: 28.6 cm
• Weight: 126 g

Further manufacturer information:
Wüsthof Ikon series

Forged luxury. Every knife has a unique pattern. Sharp blade and premium wood.
With their special features, the Ikon series knives make the holiday experience. The riveted handle, made of selected (sustainably grown) African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), is striking, and each piece has a unique pattern. The special wood's water-resistant and hygienic properties make it particularly suitable for kitchen use. At the same time, the handle is naturally warm to the touch and has an ergonomic shape, making it a pleasure to hold and use. The unique geometry with a double bolster fits well in the hand, ensures optimal balance and guarantees even cutting, even over longer periods. Thanks to the half bolster the knife is lighter, which allows energy-saving work. The design also allows the entire blade to be used and sharpened. The blade is forged from a single piece of high-quality stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, with a 29° edge angle, and is characterised by high robustness and durability. The blade runs the full length of the handle (full tang). Final work done by hand by Wüsthof's experienced specialists gives extreme sharpness and fast, simple cutting.
• Double bolster geometry - Balance and ergonomics - the special geometry with a double bolster ensures balanced handling. The knife therefore sits well in the hand and guarantees even cutting.
• Half bolster - Thanks to the thinner bolster construction, the knife is lighter. This allows energy-saving work. The design also allows the full blade to be used and re-sharpened.
• Paring knife - This practical knife with a short, curved cutting edge is especially useful for peeling and cleaning round fruit and vegetables. Valuable vitamins remain intact thanks to the precision blade, which reduces food waste.
• Handle - The African grenadilla wood handle panels are securely riveted and assembled without gaps. The water-resistant wood is highly hygienic and comes from controlled cultivation.
• Ribbed blade - When cutting, small air pockets form at the recesses of the blade. This means thin or soft foods are easier to remove from the blade during use and do not stick to it.
• Precision double serrated edge - The bread knife with its unique double-serrated edge cuts hard crusts as easily as soft bread, or large fruit such as pumpkin. The difference compared with traditional serrated edges is immediately noticeable.
Dishwasher use is not recommended.