Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Inch Bread , Creme

• Comforatable partial bolster give protect while allowing you to sharpen the entire blade.
• Contured handles fit nicely in your hand for a comfortable secure grip.
• High carbon German no stain steel.
• Compound tapered blade is laser tested for sharpness and the correct cutting angle.
• Made in The Cutlery Capital of the World Solingen Germany.

Tackle that crusty italian loaf of bread with the Wusthof Classic Ikon bread . The long serrated edge cuts easily through thick crust without crushing the tender center. Wusthof Classic Ikon Creme is a culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof 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 . 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 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 . The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine , but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the 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 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 strength as well as flexibility.