originally posted on williams-sonoma.com
Bought this when they first introduced the Ikon series, which I find to have the absolute best handle and grip of any knife. Ive been cooking professionally for over twenty-five years and Wustof is the choice of true Chefs. "Henkels are for Housewifes" and Ive seen Shun snap at the bolster. Its a pro tool and as sharp as heck, my co-worker calls it my "scalpel" and its unsurpassed for fine slicing, especially vegetables like tomato, shallots, etc.. Precision cutting, not chopping away, works perfectly
originally posted on everten.com.au
I got this knife last month and it arrived the next day.. I'm just amazed at how fast the shipping was!As for the knife itself.. My best knife before this one was my 10-Inch Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional 'S' Series Chef's Knife which is an absolute beast and an amazing knife.. But when I got my 8-Inch Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef's Knife and had the opportunity to use it a few times.. It quickly became my new favourite as it cuts more smoothly and easier than any of my other knives! (And keep in mind.. I own quality kitchen knives with an amazing cutting performance.. Wüsthof's are truly amazing knives!) The grip of the knife is very nice and extremely comfortable to hold and it is FREAKING SHARPMy favourite knife brands are Wüsthof and Zwilling J.A. Henckels ... MoreI got this knife last month and it arrived the next day.. I'm just amazed at how fast the shipping was!As for the knife itself.. My best knife before this one was my 10-Inch Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional 'S' Series Chef's Knife which is an absolute beast and an amazing knife.. But when I got my 8-Inch Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef's Knife and had the opportunity to use it a few times.. It quickly became my new favourite as it cuts more smoothly and easier than any of my other knives! (And keep in mind.. I own quality kitchen knives with an amazing cutting performance.. Wüsthof's are truly amazing knives!) The grip of the knife is very nice and extremely comfortable to hold and it is FREAKING SHARPMy favourite knife brands are Wüsthof and Zwilling J.A. Henckels (What can I say? I love German kitchen knives) but in all honesty.. Wüsthof's have a superior cutting performance due to having a slightly sharper edge and a heavier handle than knives made by Zwilling J.A. Henckels but it's no wonder both these brands are world-class knife makers!I love this knife! And I would buy it again! No regrets! Thanks Everten!
originally posted on ebay.com
Used at work by a very experienced pro chef (son). Excellent quality as expected. The Ikon series is well ahead of the standard Classic series. Relatively lightweight, razor sharp blade, close to highest hardness available (you will probably pay above $450 for the next level of hardness and never really necessary IMHO, especially for home use). A smallish bolster so for pro use rather than domestic use, I suggest that you buy the Wusthof Classic with the large bolster if you are untrained and using at home. Be aware that the Classic Ikon handle has an oval cross-section, preferred by many chefs as it can avoid callouses, but it is unlike a standard chef's knife. The Ikon is definitely one of the best 20cm chef's knives available for under $250 - very highly recommended.
| Finish Colour | Black |
| Kitchenware type | Kitchen knives |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
Bought this when they first introduced the Ikon series, which I find to have the absolute best handle and grip of any knife. Ive been cooking professionally for over twenty-five years and Wustof is the choice of true Chefs. "Henkels are for Housewifes" and Ive seen Shun snap at the bolster. Its a pro tool and as sharp as heck, my co-worker calls it my "scalpel" and its unsurpassed for fine slicing, especially vegetables like tomato, shallots, etc.. Precision cutting, not chopping away, works perfectly
I got this knife last month and it arrived the next day.. I'm just amazed at how fast the shipping was!As for the knife itself.. My best knife before this one was my 10-Inch Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional 'S' Series Chef's Knife which is an absolute beast and an amazing knife.. But when I got my 8-Inch Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef's Knife and had the opportunity to use it a few times.. It quickly became my new favourite as it cuts more smoothly and easier than any of my other knives! (And keep in mind.. I own quality kitchen knives with an amazing cutting performance.. Wüsthof's are truly amazing knives!) The grip of the knife is very nice and extremely comfortable to hold and it is FREAKING SHARPMy favourite knife brands are Wüsthof and Zwilling J.A. Henckels ... MoreI got this knife last month and it arrived the next day.. I'm just amazed at how fast the shipping was!As for the knife itself.. My best knife before this one was my 10-Inch Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional 'S' Series Chef's Knife which is an absolute beast and an amazing knife.. But when I got my 8-Inch Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef's Knife and had the opportunity to use it a few times.. It quickly became my new favourite as it cuts more smoothly and easier than any of my other knives! (And keep in mind.. I own quality kitchen knives with an amazing cutting performance.. Wüsthof's are truly amazing knives!) The grip of the knife is very nice and extremely comfortable to hold and it is FREAKING SHARPMy favourite knife brands are Wüsthof and Zwilling J.A. Henckels (What can I say? I love German kitchen knives) but in all honesty.. Wüsthof's have a superior cutting performance due to having a slightly sharper edge and a heavier handle than knives made by Zwilling J.A. Henckels but it's no wonder both these brands are world-class knife makers!I love this knife! And I would buy it again! No regrets! Thanks Everten!
Used at work by a very experienced pro chef (son). Excellent quality as expected. The Ikon series is well ahead of the standard Classic series. Relatively lightweight, razor sharp blade, close to highest hardness available (you will probably pay above $450 for the next level of hardness and never really necessary IMHO, especially for home use). A smallish bolster so for pro use rather than domestic use, I suggest that you buy the Wusthof Classic with the large bolster if you are untrained and using at home. Be aware that the Classic Ikon handle has an oval cross-section, preferred by many chefs as it can avoid callouses, but it is unlike a standard chef's knife. The Ikon is definitely one of the best 20cm chef's knives available for under $250 - very highly recommended.
I bought this a month ago and I'm so happy that I did. I've been cooking at home for 35 years and the Wusthof 10-inch ikon chef knife is everything I've wanted in a knife. I use it to cut through large fruit such as pineapple and watermelon and the difference (ease of task) between using this knife and a standard professional quality 8-inch chef knife is impossible to overstate. I also used the knife when preparing the Thanksgiving turkey and it changed the feeling from "that was a process," to "that was fun."
The knife itself is perfect. Excellent handle and it’s very sharp. However, adding the monogram resulted in an unfortunate result. Unlike other websites, Williams Sonoma does not show or tell you where the monogram will be. They monogrammed on the blade instead of the bolster which is what I wanted and have on other knives. If I had known, I would have bought the knife elsewhere.
I bought this for my son, a keen cook, who is delighted with it. The service was excellent and the knife arrived promptly. My only quibble was that there was no guard on the point of the knife. I gift-wrapped it and sent it on and the point penetrated the box on route. Fortunately I had put in inside a second one, or the postman could have had a nasty surprise.
I tried out one of these knives during a free knife skills class I took at W.S. I couldn't believe how comfortable it was and how much better it was at chopping. I waited a few weeks to purchase it because it's not cheap, but I am so glad I did. Fine craftsmanship like this is worth it.I can't believe how sharp it is compared to my old knife (which does need sharpening but it has never been this sharp!). It's also surprisingly comfortable to hold. It makes chopping/slicing a breeze!I love my new knife and am now always looking forward to prepping dinner! I purchased the 8" Chef's knife. It's great for everything!
My previous cooks knife is larger than this replacement, was 20+years old, sharpened each time I used it, and blunt in comparison to this new replacement cooks knife. This brand Wusthof is supposed to be one of the best in the world, there's little doubt in my mind that this is true.Watch out though, you could easily cut yourself with it if you don't concentrate on what your doing.I use the knife, hand wash it, dry it immediately and put it away.My advice is to never put it into a dishwasher, which also is the manufacturers recommendation too.
I purchased this knife along with a Shun Kaji Santoku as a replacement for a Henckel Chef knife after 40 years of great service.I found this knife to be thinner, lighter, and sharper than the older Henckels. I think that's just newer knife design. I know these are precision tools designed for cutting, but I'm not going to put it down and use another tool when I need to crush garlic, etc. I use the side of the blade for that.I've had this knife for about six months and I love it. I reach for it or the Shun Santoku equally, simply depending on my mood.I'd say I lean toward this one for cutting meat and the Shun for vegetables. With the exception that this one seems to do a better job with skin (bell peppers and the like).None of the problems or issues that ... MoreI purchased this knife along with a Shun Kaji Santoku as a replacement for a Henckel Chef knife after 40 years of great service.I found this knife to be thinner, lighter, and sharper than the older Henckels. I think that's just newer knife design. I know these are precision tools designed for cutting, but I'm not going to put it down and use another tool when I need to crush garlic, etc. I use the side of the blade for that.I've had this knife for about six months and I love it. I reach for it or the Shun Santoku equally, simply depending on my mood.I'd say I lean toward this one for cutting meat and the Shun for vegetables. With the exception that this one seems to do a better job with skin (bell peppers and the like).None of the problems or issues that others have experienced. I'm a home cook. Cook everyday, and I don't treat these things like crystal glassware, but like utility tools. I don't abuse them, but I don't baby them. So far so good. High marks from me!
The knife is comfortable in the hand and being on the smaller side is more maneuverable. It is sharp and cuts super thin slices of meat.
| Finish Colour | Black |
| Kitchenware type | Kitchen knives |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
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