Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4″ Extra Wide Paring Knife – Compact Power & Versatility

Get the best of both worlds with the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4″ Extra Wide Paring Knife 🔪—a compact knife with the performance of a cook’s knife. The wider blade offers enhanced control and leverage, making it perfect for trimming herbs, slicing small produce, peeling fruits, or even crushing garlic with ease. 🧄

Designed for serious home cooks and professionals, this paring knife features a forged full-tang blade made from high-carbon stainless steel and a sleek ergonomic triple-riveted handle that delivers comfort and stability with every cut. The half bolster allows for full blade sharpening, while the heel bolster improves weight distribution and balance.

Wüsthof Item #: 4089-7/10 | Made in Solingen, Germany | Backed by the Wüsthof Lifetime Guarantee 🔒

✅ Key Features:

• 🔪 4″ extra wide blade provides added versatility & control

• 🍋 Ideal for peeling, slicing, trimming, and light chopping

• 🧄 Wide blade makes crushing garlic quick and efficient

• ⚖️ Precision-forged from high-carbon stainless steel (X50CrMoV15)

• ✋ Ergonomic POM handle – triple-riveted and slip-resistant

• 🧲 Full tang and double bolster for optimal balance

• Made in Germany – Wüsthof Lifetime Guarantee included

This paring knife punches above its size, making it a prep essential in every kitchen.

🔧 About the Classic Ikon Series

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Series improves upon the iconic Classic line with:

• 🖐️ A modern, ergonomic handle design for superior grip

• 📏 Half bolster for easier sharpening along the full blade edge

• 🔩 Full tang with a heel bolster to enhance balance

• 💎 Incredibly sharp blades honed by hand and easily resharpened

Blending elegant aesthetics with serious functionality, Classic Ikon knives are designed to last a lifetime.

🔬 Why Choose a Forged Knife?

Wüsthof’s forged knives offer:

• 💪 Greater strength, density, and long-lasting sharpness

• ⚖️ Balanced weight for improved control

• 🛠️ Superior edge retention and durability over stamped blades

X50CrMoV15 Steel Breakdown:

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon – enhances hardness

• Cr = Chromium (15%) – improves rust resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum – adds strength

• V = Vanadium – supports edge retention

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.