Wusthof Classic Ikon 11-Piece Knife Set with Block, Black

Product Review

The Classic Ikon 11-piece block set includes 3-inch straight parer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 5-inch boning knife, 7-inch santoku, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cooks knife, 9-inch steel, kitchen shears and a 10-slot contemporary storage block, Wusthof Classic Ikon is a culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines. The combined riveted handle design is combined with a contoured shape to add comfort and control. The Classic Ikon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife. This second bolster adds significant blade control. Classic Ikon has a unique forward bolster as well. The forward partial bolster is designed so you can sharpen the complete length of the blade. This bolster is also curvered inwards to allow your fingers greater control while holding the knife by the blade. Located in, The Cutlery Capital of the World, Solingen Germany, the Wusthof factory history goes back as far as 1814 when the company was listed with the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned. Throughout it’s history, Wusthof has focused almost solely on the manufacturing of forged knives for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen with out the need to be sent away for maintenance. Our unique compound angle is not seen in many knives. This angle tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge while it also tapers from the bolster to the tip to give the knife strength as well as flexibility.

Product Features

11-piece set includes 3-inch straight parer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 5-inch boning, 7-inch santoku, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef, 9-inch sharpening steel, and kitchen shears
Precision forged from single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel; laser-controlled and tested cutting edge
Double bolsters provide heft and balance for effortless cutting; full tang extends through the handle
Triple-riveted black handles with innovative contoured design; contemporary three-tiered wood knife block
Hand washing recommended; backed by limited lifetime warranty; made in Germany

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(2 customer reviews)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

I love whole knife set except for the block, August 18, 2010

Nomadic PC User "Chef" (Anaheim, CA) - See all my reviews

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I have been using WÜSTHOF for years and the quality never disappointed me. This product comes with Classic IKon series, which I love. What I always liked about Classic Ikon is that knives are not heavy. Other Japanese brands I have used were too heavy and got some workout out of using them. I liked how it is exceptionally sharp. Handling was excellent. It fit my grip perfectly. I use it on average of 4-5 hours a day and I can notice when knife does not perform as expected. But not on this one.
The only problem I had was with the knife block. When it arrived first, it had a few chips all edge and the front of the block. The vendor was kind enough to send me another one directly from WÜSTHOF distribution center but that one was even worse.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Beautiful knife block, incredible knives., January 26, 2012

Michal P. Todorovic (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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Wusthof knives are incredibly sharp, durable and beautiful knives. Just from holding one you can feel the quality. This particular knife block is very pretty in person, and showcases the knives really well. I am very happy with this purchase.