Wusthof Classic Ikon Extra Wide Cook's Knife - 6″

Wusthof Classic Ikon 6″ Extra Wide Chef’s Knife | Forged in Germany

Elevate your culinary precision with the Wusthof Classic Ikon 6″ Extra Wide Cook’s Knife—a powerhouse blade designed for versatility, control, and lasting performance. 🔥 Whether you're slicing, chopping, or mincing, the wider blade profile offers extra heft ⚖️ and a generous flat surface for scooping ingredients directly from the board to the pan. 🍳

Hand-forged in Solingen, Germany, this premium chef's knife is crafted from a single piece of high-carbon X50CrMoV15 stainless steel for unmatched sharpness and edge retention. 🛡️ The extra-wide blade improves balance and gives you more power with every cut, while the ergonomic black Polyoxymethylene (POM) handle is triple-riveted for a secure, hygienic grip. 🖐️

🧠 Design Highlights:

• ✅ Precision-forged from high-carbon stainless steel

• ✅ Extra-wide blade for superior control and food transfer

• ✅ Full tang construction with seamless bolster for full blade sharpening

• ✅ Heel bolster adds perfect balance

• ✅ Ergonomic, triple-riveted POM handle for lasting durability

Why Choose Wusthof Classic Ikon?

The Classic Ikon Series represents the next evolution in German knife craftsmanship. 🧬 Building on the legacy of the Wusthof Classic line, the Ikon design shifts weight from the bolster to the heel for enhanced ergonomics and control. Every blade is hand-honed and precision forged for professional-level performance in any kitchen. 🌟

Forged for Excellence 🔨

Unlike stamped knives, forged blades offer superior strength, balance, and durability. With their thicker construction and full tang design, Wusthof forged knives provide a heavier, well-balanced feel and longer-lasting sharpness that chefs and home cooks rely on every day.

Wusthof’s Signature Steel Formula 🧪

All Wusthof Classic Ikon knives are made from the brand’s signature steel:
X50 CrMoV15

• 🧊 X = Stainless steel

• 💎 50 = 0.5% carbon for enhanced sharpness

• 🔧 Cr = Chromium for stain resistance

• ⚙️ Mo = Molybdenum for strength

• 🔩 V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention

• 🛡️ 15 = 15% chromium for corrosion resistance

✅ Made in Solingen, Germany
✅ Lifetime Warranty

Wusthof Item Number: 4597-7/16

Care of Knives

Honing and Sharpening 

Honing or sharpening depends on whether your knife has lost its sharpness or if it is really blunt. A blade's loss of sharpness can be treated using a honing steel. For dull, blunt knives, use a sharpener. To ensure a beautifully sharp blade, we recommend you hone your knives regularly, after each use.  Regular honing prevents blades from deteriorating quickly.

Cleaning

Clean your knives right after use. Thoroughly wash your blades with a non-abrasive sponge or brush, then dry immediately afterwards. Use warm soapy water. Always carefully dry your knives with the blade facing away from you to prevent unintentional injuries. While Wusthof knives are suitable to clean in the dishwasher, we recommend you hand wash only to prolong the life of your blades. Dishwashers can cause your blades to rub against objects during the cycle, causing the blades to deteriorate.  

Proper Knife Storage

Proper storage of your knives ensures they will last for a very long time. There are three ways we recommend storing your knives; knife blocks, magnetic bar holders, and special cases and space saving rolls. Knife blocks help your knives to sit beautifully on your counter top, while keeping them close at hand. Magnetic bars safely hold your knives and provide space. Special cases and space saving rolls allow you to easily transport your knives without causing damage or harm.

Cutting Surfaces

Cutting Surfaces should be smooth, easy to clean and "give" on contact while cutting. J.L. Hufford recommends wooden, bamboo cutting boards, or quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass. Remember to thoroughly clean cutting boards immediately after use after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth from developing.

Warranty

WÜSTHOF cutlery is manufactured with the highest quality standards and fulfills the required DIN (German Industry Standard) as well as the EN (European Standard).
WÜSTHOF cutlery is fully warranted to be free of defects in material and craftsmanship. The warranty does not apply for normal wear or misuse.