The Wüsthof Ikon 8-inch chef's knife is a forged German all-purpose knife for chopping, mincing and slicing meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. Its distinguishing feature is the half bolster: the junction between handle and blade is cut back, so the full length of the edge can be sharpened and the knife is lighter than a full-bolster design. The blackwood handle is shaped with a slight curve and held by three rivets. Against the Classic Ikon, which has a full bolster, the Ikon trades some heft and hand protection for easier sharpening and a livelier feel; against thinner Japanese gyutos it is heavier and tougher but less nimble. It suits cooks who want one forged knife that takes hard use and can be maintained at home.
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Owners rate the Ikon highly for its balance, edge retention and the half bolster that makes sharpening easy. The main complaints are its weight compared with Japanese knives and the exposed heel behind the half bolster.
The Wusthof Ikon 8" Chef's Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife. It is used for mincing, chopping, and cutting meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables.
The knife has a half bolster, the junction between the handle and the blade. The half bolster reduces the weight of the knife, which makes it easier to handle. It also allows the entire blade to be sharpened more easily.
