499616 – Ikon – Chef's knife – 16 cm

Wüsthof Ikon chef's knife with smooth edge, 16 cm blade and grenadilla wood handle.
Features:
• Blade material: forged from a single piece of stainless X50CrMoV15 steel, 58 HRC hardness
• Blade length: 16 cm
• Blade width: 4 cm
• Handle: riveted grenadilla wood handle scales
• Overall length: 29 cm
• Weight: 181 g
Further manufacturer information:
Wüsthof Ikon series
Forged luxury. Every knife has a unique pattern. Sharp blade and premium wood.
With its special features, the Ikon series makes every holiday a special experience. The securely riveted handle, made of selected (sustainably grown) African grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), is striking, and every piece has a unique pattern. Due to the special water-resistant and hygienic properties of this wood, it is particularly suitable for kitchen use. At the same time it has a natural, comfortably warm feel and an ergonomic shape that is a pleasure to hold and use. The unique geometry with a double bolster sits 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-saving work. The design also allows the full 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 a high level of robustness and durability. The blade runs through the handle (full tang). The final hand-finishing by Wüsthof's experienced specialists ensures extraordinary sharpness and quick, easy cutting.
• Double bolster geometry: balance and ergonomics. The special geometry with the double bolster ensures balanced handling. The knife therefore sits well in the hand and guarantees even cutting.
• Half bolster: the thinner bolster construction makes the knife lighter. This allows energy-saving work. The design also allows the full blade to be used and resharpened.
• Peeling 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 scales are riveted securely and assembled without gaps. The water-resistant wood is extremely hygienic and comes from controlled cultivation.
• Fluted blade: small air pockets form in the blade's recesses during cutting. This has the positive effect that 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 fruits such as pumpkin. The difference compared to traditional serrated edges is immediately noticeable.
Dishwasher use is not recommended.