Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Boning Knife - 5″

Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 5" Boning Knife – Precision for Meat & Poultry

Master the art of butchery with the Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 5-Inch Boning Knife—designed to give you surgical precision when working with meats 🍖🐓. Its narrow, curved blade glides effortlessly along bones, while the sharp, tapered tip slices through tendons and trims fat with ease. Whether you're deboning chicken thighs or filleting pork tenderloin, this forged knife delivers professional-grade control and accuracy.

The ergonomic handle is crafted from African Blackwood (Grenadill), one of the hardest and most luxurious woods in the world 🌳. Paired with a full-tang, triple-riveted design, the knife offers unbeatable strength, balance, and comfort during extended prep sessions.

✨ Key Features:

• Wusthof Item #: 1010531414 (formerly 4958)

• Curved, flexible 5" blade perfect for deboning meat, poultry, and fish

• Forged from a single piece of X50 CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel

• African Blackwood handle – ultra-durable, water-resistant, and visually stunning 🪵

• Full tang & triple-riveted construction for stability and control

• Made in Solingen, Germany – the cutlery capital of the world 🇩🇪

• Backed by the Wusthof Lifetime Guarantee 🛡️

🔥 Why Choose a Forged Knife?

Wusthof forged knives are crafted from a single piece of premium steel, heated and hand-molded for ultimate durability and edge retention. The forging process enhances:

• ⚖️ Balance and weight distribution

• 💪 Blade strength and flexibility

• 🔪 Sharpness and long-lasting performance

• 🔩 Ergonomic comfort via full-tang design

🏆 The Wusthof Legacy

Established in 1814, Wusthof is a 7th-generation, family-owned German company known for producing some of the world’s finest forged knives. Each blade undergoes over 40 precise manufacturing steps and features PEtec (Precision Edge Technology)—making them 30% sharper with 40% longer edge retention than traditional blades.

Crafted by a team of 300 skilled artisans in Solingen, every Wusthof knife is a masterpiece of performance, precision, and durability.

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.