Wusthof Classic Ikon Utility knife 12 cm / 5"

Experience the Classic Ikon's Most Versatile Mid-Size Blade

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Utility Knife 12cm sits between the chef's knife and the paring knife - narrower and straighter than a cook's knife, with the ergonomic double-bolster handle of the Ikon line for precise, controlled cuts on smaller tasks.

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: 12cm (5 in.)
• Handle: Ergonomic synthetic, full-tang, triple-riveted - double-bolster design
• Manufacturing: Forged - Solingen, Germany

The In-Between Blade That Does More Than You'd Expect

The utility knife is the blade for all the tasks that fall between a chef's knife and a paring knife - slicing tomatoes, trimming broccoli, cutting sandwiches, and all the precise mid-size work where a full chef's knife is too much and a paring knife too little. The Classic Ikon's ergonomic handle and double-bolster design deliver the same comfort and balance as the larger Ikon knives. PEtec sharpening grinds the edge to a precise 14° on each side. 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