498612 – Ikon – Vegetable Knife – 12 cm

Wüsthof Ikon vegetable knife with a 12 cm plain-edge blade and grenadilla wood handle.
Features:
• Blade material: stainless X50CrMoV15 steel forged from a single piece, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 12 cm
• Blade width: 2 cm
• Handle: riveted grenadilla wood handle panels
• Overall length: 22 cm
• Weight: 77 g

Further manufacturer information:
Wüsthof Ikon series
Forged luxury. Every knife has a unique pattern. Sharp blade and premium wood.
With its special characteristics, the Ikon series makes the holidays an experience. The handle, permanently riveted from selected (sustainably grown) African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), is striking, and every piece has a unique pattern. The special wood is water-resistant and hygienic, making it particularly suitable for kitchen use. At the same time, the handle has a naturally warm feel and an ergonomic shape, a pleasure to hold and use. The unique geometry with double bolster fits well in the hand, guarantees optimal balance and ensures even cutting, even over longer periods. Thanks to the half bolster, the knife is lighter, which allows energy-saving work. The design also allows full use and sharpening of the entire blade. The blade is forged from a single piece of high-quality stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, with a 29° edge angle, and is characterized by a high level of robustness and durability. The blade runs full tang through the handle. The final work, done by hand by Wüsthof's experienced specialists, ensures extreme sharpness and quick, easy cutting.
• Double bolster geometry – balance and ergonomics – the special geometry with double bolster ensures balanced handling. The knife therefore fits well in the hand and guarantees even cutting.
• Half bolster – thanks to the slimmer bolster construction, the knife is lighter. This allows energy-saving work. The design also allows full use and resharpening of the blade.
• Paring knife – this practical knife with a short, curved cutting edge is particularly 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 permanently riveted and assembled without gaps. The water-resistant wood is extremely hygienic and comes from controlled cultivation.
• Ribbed blade – when cutting, small air pockets form in the blade's recesses. This has the positive effect that thin or soft foods can be removed from the blade more easily 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 fruits such as pumpkin. The difference compared with traditional serrated edges is immediately noticeable.
Dishwasher use is not recommended.