Wüsthof IKON 8" Chef's Knife

WÜSTHOF Ikon 8" Chef's Knife Forged 8-inch chef's knife with wood handle and half bolster, made in Solingen, Germany The WÜSTHOF Ikon 8" Chef's Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife for chopping herbs, slicing vegetables, portioning meat, and working with fish and fruit. Its forged 8-inch blade has the length and width needed for everyday prep, while the half bolster reduces weight near the heel and allows the full cutting edge to be sharpened. Why Order from Design & Grace Authorized WÜSTHOF retailer: Your knife is genuine WÜSTHOF cutlery backed by the brand's full manufacturer warranty. Ships from Texas: Carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. Real customer support: Our team can help with knife selection, storage, honing, sharpening, and long-term care. Balanced for Everyday Prep The 8-inch blade gives you enough cutting length for larger vegetables and cuts of meat without becoming difficult to control. Its curved chef's knife profile supports both rocking cuts and direct slicing, making it a practical primary knife for daily kitchen work. The half bolster keeps the heel of the blade accessible for cutting and sharpening. A 1.9-inch blade width provides useful knuckle clearance at the cutting board, while the 4.5-inch handle gives the knife a secure working grip. Best for Chopping: Herbs, onions, vegetables, and everyday prep. Cutting: General slicing, dicing, and portioning. Fish: Portioning fillets and completing general fish preparation. Fruit: Slicing and chopping small or large fruit. Herbs: Rocking cuts for parsley, chives, and other fresh herbs. Meat: Trimming and portioning boneless cuts. Vegetables: Daily work from garlic and carrots to squash and cabbage. Signature Features 8-inch chef's blade: A versatile length for chopping, slicing, mincing, and portioning. Forged construction: The blade is forged for strength, balance, and long-term use. Half bolster: Reduces weight at the heel and allows the entire cutting edge to be sharpened. 58 HRC hardness: Balances edge retention, durability, and straightforward sharpening. Wood handle: Gives the Ikon series a warm, natural grip that can be maintained with food-grade mineral oil. Made in Solingen, Germany: Produced by WÜSTHOF in its historic German cutlery center. A Knife That Earns Regular Use The Ikon 8" Chef's Knife is built to serve as the knife you reach for first. Its forged blade, accessible heel, and natural wood handle make it a strong choice for cooks who want dependable German construction with a more distinctive handle than a conventional synthetic chef's knife. From Our Founder "An 8-inch chef's knife should handle most of the work at the cutting board without feeling cumbersome. The Ikon's half bolster and wood handle give this one a balance and character that become more noticeable the longer you use it." Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace Ships from Texas with Confidence Every WÜSTHOF knife is inspected, carefully packed, and shipped from our Texas facility by a team experienced with premium kitchen cutlery.