WSTHOF Classic Ikon 17cm Santoku Knife

Introduction

A Santoku knife is a superb addition to any knife set. It’s suitable for preparing meat, fish or vegetables and the half bolster construction makes it lighter and easier to handle than a traditional chef’s knife. This knife is ideal for preparing finely sliced Asian ingredients however it’s also brilliant for use with western cuisine. The depth of the blade gives the knife the power to cut root vegetables with ease while the rounded point is ideal for fine dicing.

The rectangular shape makes it easy to scoop up your chopped ingredients and transfer them to the pan. The hollows ground into the face of the blade create pockets of air which help prevent thin slices of food from sticking to the blade. The reduction in friction between the knife and the food means that the blade will glide through the food with greater ease. This is a great benefit when you are using the knife for fine accurate slicing. The flat cutting edge and deep blade make this knife very easy to handle and guide so you’ll chop like a pro.

Classic Ikon from Wsthof combines traditional Wsthof professional quality with cutting edge design and ergonomics. The innovative curved handle gives outstanding grip and handling while the full tang construction with a counterweighted heel gives great poise, balance and control.

The specially designed Classic Ikon bolster lets you cut cleanly using either a forward or backwards stroke. Wsthof’sPrecision Edge Technology, or ‘PEtec’, edge ensures long-lasting extreme sharpness in a knife that is going to become a key part of your kitchen for many years to come.

Few companies have more tradition and experience to draw on than Wusthof. They’ve been making professional cooks knives in Solingen, Germany since 1814. Knowledge and skill have been passed down through generations of craftsmen as well as ten generations of the Wusthof family.

Wusthof set the benchmark for professional cook’s knives in Europe. Their attention to detail shows through in the handling, cutting performance and workmanship of each knife. A Wusthof knife is an investment in quality for life.

Whatever your requirements there is a top-notch, professional Wusthof knife specially designed and manufactured for the purpose. Their range extends to several hundred different knives!