Ikon Blackwood Cook's Knife 8"

The Wusthof IKON 8" Chef Knife is made from a special steel alloy for a low-maintenance, all-purpose blade that is strong, flexible, and extremely sharp. This chef's knife (also known as a cook's knife) is designed for maximum versatility—at just under 8 inches in length, the Wusthof 4996 is capable of tackling many common cooking and baking prep tasks: slicing up cuts of meat, dicing and chopping vegetables for soup, cutting and peeling fruits and melons, and mincing fresh herbs to top off your spice cabinet. The 4996/20's medium length falls within the range of what many consider to be the most versatile of all chef knife sizes.

Each in the Wustof IKON cutlery line starts out as a single piece of carbon steel which is forged into a full-tang knife with a balanced weight and ergonomic feel. The blade is tempered and sharpened many times before the tang is inset with a handle of pure, choice African blackwood. This exotic hardwood is, according to Wusthof, technically and aesthetically superior to ebony wood in every way, providing a comfortable feel in the hand that won't vary with humidity levels and temperature.

Overview of the 8" IKON Blackwood Series Wusthof Chef Knife:

• Medium-sized chef's knife/cook's knife from the Wusthof IKON cutlery line
• General-pupose kitchen knife: slices beef, chops onions, dices tomatoes, cleans shellfish, & minces herbs
• Exceptionally versatile style and size
• Well balanced and comfortable in the hand
• 7.9" blade
• 14° angle per side
• Forged from a single piece of steel (X50CrMoV15)
• Gorgeous handle made from dark African blackwood (AKA Grenadilla)
• Blackwood colors range from purple to dark brown to black
• Distinct wood grain makes every IKON blackwood knife a unique instrument
• High-density, low-porous blackwood heartwood won't react to moisture and humidity
• Handle is triple-riveted to tang
• Made in Germany from German steel
• Hand-wash only
• Lifetime warranty through Wusthof