Wusthof Ikon Blackwood Steak Knife - 4.5″

Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 4.5″ Steak Knife – Precision Meets Elegance at the Table

Elevate every bite with the Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 4.5" Steak Knife—the perfect table knife for effortlessly slicing through steak, chops, fillets, and other hearty cuts 🍽️. Crafted with a razor-sharp straight edge and forged from high-carbon stainless steel, this knife delivers precision, balance, and durability in every cut.

The luxurious handle is made from African Blackwood (Grenadill)—one of the hardest and densest woods on Earth 🌳. This unique material resists moisture and temperature changes, offering lasting performance and timeless beauty. Whether you’re serving filet mignon or ribeye, this steak knife ensures clean cuts without tearing the meat's delicate fibers.

🔪 Key Features:

• Blade Length: 4.5″

• Wusthof Item #: 1010531712 (formerly 4988)

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

• Premium African Blackwood handle with triple rivets for strength and comfort

• Straight-edged blade – perfect for clean, effortless meat slicing 🍖

• Full-tang construction for balance and control ⚖️

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

• Backed by the Wusthof Lifetime Guarantee 🛡️

💡 Why Choose a Forged Knife?

Forged knives, like this Wusthof Ikon Blackwood steak knife, undergo intense heat and hand shaping to maximize:

• 🔥 Blade hardness and edge retention

• ⚖️ Weight and balance for confident slicing

• 💎 Overall durability for long-term performance

• ✋ Ergonomic grip and comfort

🏆 The Wusthof Standard

Proudly made in Germany since 1814, Wusthof is renowned for precision craftsmanship and world-class engineering. Each knife is forged from a single solid piece of steel using over 40 steps in the production process. Enhanced with PEtec (Precision Edge Technology), Wusthof blades are 30% sharper and retain their edge 40% longer than traditional knives.

Bring home culinary excellence with Wusthof’s premium forged cutlery—trusted by chefs worldwide.

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.