WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon 6″ Flexible Fillet Knife – Precision for Perfect Fish Prep

The WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon 6″ Flexible Fillet Knife is your go-to blade for clean, controlled filleting and deboning. Crafted with a thin, ultra-flexible blade, this forged knife glides effortlessly along the backbone of fish, navigating bones and contours with surgical precision. 🪶

Designed for ease and agility, the slim profile and bendable blade let you get closer to the bone—so you lose less meat and enjoy more yield. The contoured, triple-riveted ergonomic Ikon handle delivers superior grip and comfort, while the full bolster and heel bolster offer a secure, balanced feel in the hand. 🔪

✅ WÜSTHOF Item #: 1040333716 (formerly 4556-7)
✅ Made in Solingen, Germany
✅ Limited Lifetime Warranty

✨ Key Features:

• 🎯 Flexible 6″ Blade – Perfect for filleting fish or trimming meat with accuracy

• 🪶 Extra Control – Blade flexes to follow the natural curves of bones and skin

• 🖐️ Ergonomic Handle – Triple-riveted for a secure, fatigue-free grip

• ⚖️ Double Bolster Design – For superior balance and precision

• 💎 PEtec Edge – Precision Edge Technology delivers 20% sharper blades with 2x edge retention

• 🧼 Hygienic Construction – Seamless fit for easy cleaning

🔥 The Classic Ikon Advantage

The WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Series enhances the trusted Classic line with added comfort, balance, and cutting control. The recessed bolster lets you sharpen the entire blade edge, while the rear bolster adds weight and elegance. Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, you'll appreciate the effortless control and razor-sharp performance of this premium tool.🍳

⚙️ Why Forged Steel?

WÜSTHOF forged knives are crafted for performance:

• 🔥 Heat-treated for exceptional hardness and flexibility

• 🪨 Precision-forged from X50 CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel

• 💪 Built with a full tang for long-lasting strength and balance

Steel Breakdown:

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon for razor-sharpness

• Cr = Chromium for corrosion resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum for toughness

• V = Vanadium for edge retention

🐟 Ideal For:

• Filleting and skinning delicate fish

• Trimming fat or sinew from meats

• Prepping sushi-grade portions or seafood

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.