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Ikon Knife Block Set

$1,960.00

Wüsthof

The Wüsthof Ikon 6piece knife set is the perfect knife set for all kitchen tasks. Includes a stunning knife block that you can proudly display on your worktop. This set includes: Wüsthof Ikon paring knife 9 cm Wüsthof Ikon carving knife 16 cm Wüsthof Ikon bread knife 23 cm Wüsthof Ikon Santoku 17 cm Wüsthof Ikon chef's knife 20 cm Wüsthof Ikon Sausage knife 14 cm Wüsthof Ikon Knife block handle This relatively exclusive Wüsthof collection offers unusual handle material that has been used. The handles are made of African blackwood. It is a beautiful dark wood that is also used to make wooden instruments such as oboes and clarinets. The wood grain makes each product unique. The blade Even thou…

Reddit mentions

  • “I bought a broken tipped Wusthof Ikin Chefs Knife on Marketplace for $20 and sent it to Wusthof and got a brand new one in return.”
  • “Piggy backing this- Weight is a big consideration! German knives like Wusthof tend to run heavier than Asian knives. A lot of brands also have different lines amongst themselves…”
  • “I did Wusthoff knives with a full tang the Ikon style. There are a few great ones. I do suggest watching some videos because how you cook and prepare food will make a difference as…”
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Product details
Number of Pieces
10
Set Composition
Chef's knife, European Knife Block, Ikon 10" Honing Steel, Ikon 3" Peeling Knife, Ikon 3 1/2" Paring Knife
Handle Material
African Blackwood, Sustainably grown, water-resistant African Blackwood
Handle Design
Ergonomic, Ergonomically designed
Handle Ergonomics
Ergonomically designed handles
Blade Edge Type
Serrated, Double-Serrated, Straight
Blade Length
9 in
Blade Material
WÜSTHOF steel
Blade Shape
Santoku
Blade Sharpness
Easy to sharpen
Blade Construction
Forged
Blade Hardness
Specially tempered
Blade Rust Resistance
Corrosion resistant
Cleaning Instructions
Wash by hand, Avoid leaving your knife soaking in the sink, Avoid using abrasive sponges
Included Accessories
Knife Block
Edge Retention
Twice the edge retention (with PEtec)
Included Storage
Knife block
Design Type
Chef's Knife, Bread Knife, Paring Knife, Peeling Knife, Utility Knife
Design Style
Classic
Balance
Bolster helps to balance the knife (for forged knives)
Design Color
African Blackwood (handle)
Bolster Type
Includes a bolster (for forged knives)
Dimensions
12.5" L x 4.4" W x 12" H (Knife block)
Weight
4.50 kg
Included Sharpener
Yes (Ikon 10" Honing Steel)
Material
WÜSTHOF steel
Other Materials
African Blackwood (handle)
Top Use Cases
Utility, Bread cutting, Carving, Chef's tasks, Meat handling
Suitable Context
Professional, Kitchen
Typical Users
Chef's, Any kitchen
Skill Level
Professional
Highlighted Features
Forged, Fitted with ergonomic handles made from sustainably grown, water-resistant African Blackwood
Certification
Permitted to use the label “Made in Solingen”, Meets strict quality standards (to bear the name Solingen)
Material Sourcing
Sustainably grown African Blackwood (handle material)