Wusthof Classic Ikon 3-1/2-Inch Peeling Knife

Product Review

The Peeling knife is one of the most widely used tools in the kitchen. Its versitily of uses is a mainstay in any kitchen a quality parer like the Classic Ikon is a real pleasure for your small cutting needs. Wusthof Classic Ikon is 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

Versatile 3-1/2-inch peeling knife for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cleaning and cutting vegetables
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 handle with innovative contoured design for comfortable, secure grip
Hand washing recommended; backed by lifetime warranty; made in Germany

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(8 customer reviews)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Good Quality, December 23, 2009

Richard Wong "Wolf" (Ewing, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Classic Ikon Paring Knife (Kitchen)

I own a Ikon Blackwood paring knife equivalent of this knife (Wusthof Ikon 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife, Blackwood). Ikon Blackwood and Ikon Classic series are essentially the same, except for the handle. Ikon Blackwood handles are made of Grenadill wood, wheras Classic Ikon handles are made from hard plastic. As such, I like to share my experience with a knife very similar to this Classic Ikon paring knife.

In short summary,

Pros: Decent stainless steel grade, excellent reduced bolster design, excellent ergonomic handle, good weight, an overall attractive knife

Cons: Not inexpensive, the knife balance may shift too much to the handle for a paring knife.

The two Ikon lines are forged knives made with a good quality steel blade, an ergonomic handle, a full tang, a reduced (heel-less) front bolster...Read more

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

A Great Paring Knife, February 9, 2010

Fred L. Dimmick - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wusthof Classic Ikon 3-1/2-Inch Peeling Knife (Kitchen)

Wusthoff, based in Solingen Germany has been making quality knives since 1814. I have long been a fan of their product and after using and being happy with their Classic line I was excited when the Classic Ikon line came out. The Ikon line is a really big improvement over their classic line. Thanks to the new handle design the knife fits much better in the hand, especially larger hands and the two thirds bolster will insure many years of trouble free sharpening. The addition of the back bolster not only helps balance the knife but greatly improves its aesthetics. This paring knife is a versatile knife and I use it for much more than paring. It is probably my most used knife. Like all Wusthof knives it performs well and holds its edge. I was so impressed with this line I have retired my old "clasic" and now have many Classic Ikon knives in my collection. This is a great knife that you will be happy with and after your first Wusthof purchase you will likely be purchasing more....

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Ergonomic paring knife...a new favorite in our kitchen., December 25, 2007

S. Tanaka (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wusthof Classic Ikon 3-1/2-Inch Peeling Knife (Kitchen)

Well balanced paring knife that's ergonomic with a nice heft to it but light enough to easily maneuver around the task at hand. I especially like the 2/3 bolster that will make sharpening easier...not that I'll need to worry about it anytime soon; the blade is very sharp. This is my first Wusthof knife; I'm now a fan of their Ikon series.