Wüsthof Classic Ikon Santoku Knife 17cm

Experience the Japanese All-Rounder in Wüsthof's Most Ergonomic Line

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Santoku Knife 17cm brings the versatility of the Japanese Santoku together with the precision forging and PEtec edge technology of the Ikon line - a hollow-edge blade that handles vegetables, proteins, and fruit with equal confidence, fitted with the ergonomic double-bolster handle that defines the Ikon range.

The Specs

• Steel: X50CrMoV15 high-alloy steel, forged from a single piece - 58 HRC
• Edge: PEtec (Precision Edge Technology) - double-ground to 14° each side
• Blade length: 17cm (6.7 in.) | Hollow edge - shallow indentations reduce drag and sticking
• Handle: Ergonomic synthetic, full-tang, triple-riveted - double-bolster design
• Manufacturing: Forged - Solingen, Germany

German Steel. Japanese Versatility.

The Santoku's flatter blade profile excels at the up-and-down chopping motion, handling vegetables, proteins, and fruit with equal confidence - mincing herbs, slicing fish, and dicing onions with the same fluid efficiency. The hollow edge creates air pockets between blade and food, reducing drag and preventing thin slices from sticking to the blade. PEtec sharpening grinds the edge to a precise 14° on each side for a sharper, longer-lasting edge than conventionally sharpened knives. The Classic Ikon's ergonomic handle and double-bolster design deliver superior comfort and balance for extended prep sessions. Forged from a single piece of X50CrMoV15 steel in Solingen, Germany.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash recommended - dishwasher safe but not recommended for longevity
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a honing steel to maintain the 14° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge