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title: "Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch"
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price: "$10805"
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# 8-inch precision blade balanced full tang design high-carbon German steel Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch

**Brand:** wüsthof
**Price:** $10805
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the knife chefs swear by — don’t just cook, conquer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch by wüsthof
- **How much does it cost?** $10805 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/65133510-wusthof-classic-ikon-cooks-knife-8-inch)

## Best For

- wüsthof enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wüsthof brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Chef-Approved Sharpness:** Laser-tested cutting edge ground to a precise 14° angle for superior sharpness that lasts, trusted by culinary legends.
- • **Ergonomic Handle Comfort:** Classic Ikon handle contours perfectly to your hand, ensuring fatigue-free prep even during marathon cooking sessions.
- • **Perfectly Balanced Power:** Double bolsters and full tang provide ideal heft and balance, turning every cut into effortless precision.
- • **Precision Forged Excellence:** Crafted from a single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel for unmatched durability and razor-sharp performance.
- • **Versatile Culinary Workhorse:** 8-inch blade expertly designed for slicing, mincing, and dicing all your kitchen creations with ease.

## Overview

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-inch Cook's Knife is a precision-forged culinary tool made from high-carbon German stainless steel. Featuring a perfectly balanced full tang and double bolsters, it offers exceptional control and comfort. Its razor-sharp 14° edge excels at slicing, mincing, and dicing, making it a versatile essential for professional-quality food prep. Endorsed by top chefs and built to last a lifetime, this knife transforms everyday cooking into a masterclass experience.

## Description

The Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's knife with 20 cm blade is rests in your hand perfectly. Its is slightly heavier than many knives of this size so will suit those who prefer the heft of the knife to help when cutting.

Review: The best knife I've used since I worked in professional kitchens in the 70's. - I wanted to build a collection of professional knives. My choice was between Sabatier K (the only Sabatier brand still being manufactured by one of the two original Sabatier families) and Wusthof. I finally decided on Wusthof, I also decided to go for the Classic Ikon range. Not being able to afford to buy a set in one go, I am building my own set by buying individual knives as and when. Although this probably works out slightly more expensive its better in that you don't end up with knives you don't use. The first thing I noticed was the weight of this knife. Some reviewers on YouTube have said this knife is heavy for a European knife so I was expecting it to be heavy. In fact this knife is lighter than the 20 cm cooks knife I was using. In my opinion it is a perfect weight for a knife of this size, it is also perfectly balanced. I went for the Classic Ikon over the Classic because of the handle shape, it fits perfectly in the hand and it is comfortable to hold. Note the only difference between the Classic and Classic Ikon is the handle, the blades are exactly the same so if you prefer the more traditional handle, you may want to look at the Classic range as they are cheaper. The build quality is excellent with the handle being perfectly flush with the tang. These knives are said to be dishwasher safe but I would hand wash only, hand washing is actually advised on the box. I have read reviews were people who wash them in a dishwasher say over time the handles have cracked. When I worked in professional kitchens in the 70s we used to wipe the blade with soapy water and then dry them with a cloth, we had to as they had carbon blades which can discolour from the juices from the food you're cutting and will rust in no time if left wet or even damp. This is a habit that has stuck with me throughout the years and is what I always do with all my knives even though they are stainless steel. As for sharpness, this knife is extremely sharp out of the box. I have not owned it long enough to say how well it holds its edge but used properly on a wooden or plastic chopping board I am expecting it to last well. Using a knife on a glass or granite worktop protector, or directly on the worktop itself will blunt any knife in no time regardless of price or quality. People say about stroking knives on a steel every time you use it to keep an edge on it. In fact you only need to do this on a quality knife every hour to hour and a half of total use, so unless you are in the kitchen all day using your knives, using a steel once every week or even two is sufficient. Wusthof claim all their kitchen knives are ground to 14° each side which is unusual for European knives, which are typically ground between 15° - 20°. This may explain their sharpness but it also means if you are not able to sharpen knives on a stone and you rely on the pull through style sharpener, you may want to invest in a Wusthof sharpener as these will be set for 14°. The sharpener you may already own may actually take the edge off rather then put a new edge on. All in all this is a quality knife (at a price) and if looked after it should give a lifetime of use. If you want to work in your kitchen at home in the knowledge you are using knives good enough for chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver this is the knife to go for. Gordon Ramsay uses Classic Ikon, Jamie Oliver uses both Classic and Classic Ikon.
Review: Great all round cook's knife - I've had my 8" Ikon knife for about 3 weeks now and I use it for almost all my food prep. It makes my old knives look like toys. I found the handle shape a bit odd to start with but now find it completely natural and xcomfortable. The balance is unlike any knife I've used before, with a centre of gravity in the handle, just slightly ahead of the centre of the front rivet. This seems to have the effect that if you use the knife with your forefinger along the top of the blade, the blade really feels like an extension of your finger. A much better feel than other knives I've had. The shape is good with a nice rocking action for fine chopping. Maintenance is straightforward and it is easy to get a good edge using a fine whet stone, with no hassle with bolsters and no issues with false edges. Finishing with a paddle strop gives a hair popping edge if you want this. Personally I would not use a steel as this wears the blades a lot and they go wavey. Once sharp the knife keeps its edge very well. Maybe not as well as the much harder VG-10 blades you see in Japanese knives, but without the issues of chipping and difficulty sharpening I've experienced with super-hard blades. All-in-all the best cook's knife I've ever used.

## Features

- Versatile, workhorse 8-inch cook's knife, ideal for slicing, mincing, and dicing all kinds of food
- Precision forged from single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel; laser-controlled and tested cutting edge
- Double bolsters provide heft and balance for effortless cutting; full tang extends through the handle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000XKFNGI |
| Best Sellers Rank | 805,785 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 547 in Chef's Knives 711 in Cutlery Knives |
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Capacity | 1 Kilograms |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (319) |
| Date First Available | 3 Mar. 2008 |
| Item Weight | 268 g |
| Material | steel |
| Model Number | 4596-7/20 |
| Product Dimensions | 32.51 x 2.03 x 3.56 cm; 268 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Wüsthof
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Handle material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tnteH-lIL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, i have found my knife which looked different than the pic you show above. there is no writting of component. wondering if i received the right one**
A: Hi Min. The knife i received looks exactly like the pic so i dont know why you received a different one.

**Q: How come the knife is so cheap on here?! On other websites it costs over £100!**
A: Yes, it’s an unbelievable price. But personally I think it is true, I am considering to buy another one!!

**Q: Doesnthe knife has a Warranty?**
A: All Wusthof knives have a warranty

**Q: Will the regular wusthof sharpening steel work with this knife. thanks**
A: Hello there. I use the wusthof diamond steel, seems fine. But before you buy this make some research. Because this is the bluntest knife I've ever hold. It came 4-5 days ago. I am not really sure is this the real Wusthof or some dodgy stuff.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best knife I've used since I worked in professional kitchens in the 70's.
*by R***T on 31 December 2016*

I wanted to build a collection of professional knives. My choice was between Sabatier K (the only Sabatier brand still being manufactured by one of the two original Sabatier families) and Wusthof. I finally decided on Wusthof, I also decided to go for the Classic Ikon range. Not being able to afford to buy a set in one go, I am building my own set by buying individual knives as and when. Although this probably works out slightly more expensive its better in that you don't end up with knives you don't use. The first thing I noticed was the weight of this knife. Some reviewers on YouTube have said this knife is heavy for a European knife so I was expecting it to be heavy. In fact this knife is lighter than the 20 cm cooks knife I was using. In my opinion it is a perfect weight for a knife of this size, it is also perfectly balanced. I went for the Classic Ikon over the Classic because of the handle shape, it fits perfectly in the hand and it is comfortable to hold. Note the only difference between the Classic and Classic Ikon is the handle, the blades are exactly the same so if you prefer the more traditional handle, you may want to look at the Classic range as they are cheaper. The build quality is excellent with the handle being perfectly flush with the tang. These knives are said to be dishwasher safe but I would hand wash only, hand washing is actually advised on the box. I have read reviews were people who wash them in a dishwasher say over time the handles have cracked. When I worked in professional kitchens in the 70s we used to wipe the blade with soapy water and then dry them with a cloth, we had to as they had carbon blades which can discolour from the juices from the food you're cutting and will rust in no time if left wet or even damp. This is a habit that has stuck with me throughout the years and is what I always do with all my knives even though they are stainless steel. As for sharpness, this knife is extremely sharp out of the box. I have not owned it long enough to say how well it holds its edge but used properly on a wooden or plastic chopping board I am expecting it to last well. Using a knife on a glass or granite worktop protector, or directly on the worktop itself will blunt any knife in no time regardless of price or quality. People say about stroking knives on a steel every time you use it to keep an edge on it. In fact you only need to do this on a quality knife every hour to hour and a half of total use, so unless you are in the kitchen all day using your knives, using a steel once every week or even two is sufficient. Wusthof claim all their kitchen knives are ground to 14° each side which is unusual for European knives, which are typically ground between 15° - 20°. This may explain their sharpness but it also means if you are not able to sharpen knives on a stone and you rely on the pull through style sharpener, you may want to invest in a Wusthof sharpener as these will be set for 14°. The sharpener you may already own may actually take the edge off rather then put a new edge on. All in all this is a quality knife (at a price) and if looked after it should give a lifetime of use. If you want to work in your kitchen at home in the knowledge you are using knives good enough for chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver this is the knife to go for. Gordon Ramsay uses Classic Ikon, Jamie Oliver uses both Classic and Classic Ikon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great all round cook's knife
*by S***E on 6 June 2019*

I've had my 8" Ikon knife for about 3 weeks now and I use it for almost all my food prep. It makes my old knives look like toys. I found the handle shape a bit odd to start with but now find it completely natural and xcomfortable. The balance is unlike any knife I've used before, with a centre of gravity in the handle, just slightly ahead of the centre of the front rivet. This seems to have the effect that if you use the knife with your forefinger along the top of the blade, the blade really feels like an extension of your finger. A much better feel than other knives I've had. The shape is good with a nice rocking action for fine chopping. Maintenance is straightforward and it is easy to get a good edge using a fine whet stone, with no hassle with bolsters and no issues with false edges. Finishing with a paddle strop gives a hair popping edge if you want this. Personally I would not use a steel as this wears the blades a lot and they go wavey. Once sharp the knife keeps its edge very well. Maybe not as well as the much harder VG-10 blades you see in Japanese knives, but without the issues of chipping and difficulty sharpening I've experienced with super-hard blades. All-in-all the best cook's knife I've ever used.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic cooking companion.
*by J***Y on 23 April 2020*

My partner bought me this just less than 2 years ago. The exterior packaging (not saying that is vital) was lacking given the price of this single chef's knife. Razor sharp out of the box and would advise honing your knife skills (REALLY WELL) before playing with this bad boy. I've kept it maintained with the wustof honing steel. After daily use for chopping veggies and slicing meats etc. It is only just showing signs of needing professional sharpening. 100% bang for your buck. However, bare in mind this is a European style chefs knife and comes with a precision made 15° edge. If you want a sharper knife then opt for the wustof ikom Santoku 7".

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