497318 – Ikon – Chinese Chef's Knife – 18 cm

Wüsthof Ikon Chinese Chef's Knife with a 18 cm plain-edge blade and grenadilla wood handle.

Properties:
• Blade material: 58 HRC hardness stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, forged from a single piece
• Blade length: 18 cm
• Blade width: 7.75 cm
• Handle: riveted grenadilla wood handle panels
• Overall length: 32.4 cm
• Weight: 350 g

Further manufacturer information:
The Chinese chef's knife is cleaver-shaped, but is not suitable for cutting through bones. It is used for slicing and chopping herbs and vegetables, and for cutting meat, cabbage, vegetables, herbs and fruit. Wüsthof Chinese chef's knives are designed specifically for these requirements. The redesigned handle and the polished edge of exceptional sharpness make food preparation truly enjoyable.

Wüsthof Ikon series
Forged luxury. Every knife has a unique pattern. Sharp blade and premium wood.
With their special properties, Ikon series knives are an experience for the holidays. The riveted handle, made of selected (sustainably grown) African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), is permanently riveted and striking, and every piece has a unique pattern. Thanks to the special wood's water-resistant and hygienic properties, it is particularly suitable for kitchen use. At the same time, the handle feels natural and pleasantly warm, has an ergonomic shape, and is especially pleasant to hold and use. The unique geometry with a double bolster fits well in the hand, guarantees optimal balance and provides even cutting, even over longer periods. Thanks to the half bolster, the knife is lighter, which allows energy-efficient work. The design also allows use and sharpening of the full blade. The blade is forged in one piece from high-quality, rust-resistant 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 carried out by hand by Wüsthof's experienced specialists provides extraordinary sharpness and quick, easy 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 knife's thinner bolster construction, it is lighter in weight. This allows energy-efficient work. The design also allows use and resharpening of the full blade.
• Paring knife: the practical knife with a short, curved cutting edge is particularly useful for peeling and cleaning round fruits and vegetables. Valuable vitamins remain intact thanks to the precision blade, which reduces food waste.
• Handle: the African grenadilla wood handle panels are permanently riveted and assembled without gaps. The water-resistant wood is extremely hygienic and comes from controlled cultivation.
• Ribbed blade: small air pockets form at the blade's hollows when cutting. This means thin or soft foods can be removed from the blade more easily during use and do not stick.
• 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 not recommended.