Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Hollow Edge Carving Knife - 9″

Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 9″ Hollow Edge Carving Knife – Effortless Carving Meets Luxury Design

The Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 9″ Hollow Edge Carving Knife is a refined, high-performance tool crafted to glide through roasted meats, poultry, and large fruits or vegetables with precision and ease. The long, narrow forged blade allows for clean, sweeping cuts through turkey, ham, brisket, and more—delivering perfect slices every time. The hollow edge (granton edge) reduces drag and helps prevent food from sticking to the blade, making serving clean cuts quick and mess-free. 🔪🦃🍖

What sets this carving knife apart is the handle—crafted from stunning African Blackwood (Grenadill), one of the hardest, most luxurious woods in the world. It offers exceptional durability, a natural feel, and beautiful aesthetics, making this knife both a professional-grade tool and a display-worthy centerpiece. Whether you're carving at the holiday table or prepping a roast in the kitchen, this knife offers maximum dexterity and balance for efficient, elegant results.

✅ 9″ forged blade perfect for slicing meats, poultry & large produce
✅ Hollow edge helps reduce friction & food sticking
✅ Premium African Blackwood handle for durability & beauty 🌳
✅ Precision-forged from high-carbon stainless steel (X50 CrMoV15)
✅ Made in Solingen, Germany | Limited Lifetime Warranty

⚙️ Why Choose Forged Over Stamped?

Forged knives like this one are crafted from a single solid piece of high-carbon steel, heat-treated and hand-shaped for superior strength, balance, and edge retention. A full tang design ensures better stability, while the heavier construction provides excellent control during slicing. Forged blades also offer long-term sharpness and are easier to maintain than stamped alternatives. 🛠️💎

🧪 Wüsthof Steel Formula: X50 CrMoV15

• X = Stainless Steel

• 50 = 0.5% Carbon for superior sharpness

• Cr = Chromium (15%) for corrosion resistance

• Mo = Molybdenum for strength

• V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention

This alloy creates a razor-sharp, stain-resistant blade that delivers professional-level performance for years of use. 🔬

🏆 The Wüsthof Legacy

Since 1814, Wüsthof has set the global standard in knife craftsmanship. Every Wüsthof blade is meticulously made in Solingen, Germany—the “City of Blades”—and undergoes more than 40 steps in its forging and finishing process. Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, this carving knife is a lasting investment in quality, performance, and beauty. 🕰️🔒

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.