{"id":158524,"date":"2026-07-30T05:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158524"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:39:50","slug":"shop-wusthof-ikon-8-inch-utility-knife","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-ikon-8-inch-utility-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Ikon 8 Inch Utility Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W\u00dcSTHOF IKON Utility Knife, 8 inch<\/h2>\n<p>The W\u00dcSTHOF IKON utility knife sits between a paring knife and a cook\u2019s knife, making it a handy all-round blade for everyday prep. It is suitable for mincing shallots, onions and herbs, as well as cutting vegetables and smaller pieces of meat.<\/p>\n<h3>Key features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8 inch utility knife<\/strong> for a wide range of kitchen tasks<\/li>\n<li><strong>IKON series<\/strong> with a black handle and double bolster<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-carbon stainless steel blade<\/strong> for sharp cutting performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision forged<\/strong> from a single block of steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tempered to 58 HRC<\/strong> for durability<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEtec edge technology<\/strong> for improved sharpness and edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand wash only<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Made by W\u00dcSTHOF<\/strong>, a family-owned cutlery maker from Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the knife<\/h3>\n<p>The IKON handle is designed for balance and a secure feel in the hand, while the double bolster helps give the knife a solid, controlled grip. The blade is forged from high-carbon stainless steel and finished with W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s precision edge technology for a sharp, clean cut.<\/p>\n<p>This is a practical knife for everyday kitchen work, especially when a larger chef\u2019s knife feels a bit too much and a paring knife is too small.<\/p>\n<h3>Care<\/h3>\n<p>For best results, wash by hand and dry straight after use. This helps maintain the blade and finish.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a utility knife used for?<\/h3>\n<p>A utility knife is useful for smaller prep jobs such as cutting fruit, vegetables, herbs, shallots and small pieces of meat.<\/p>\n<h3>How does this compare to a paring knife?<\/h3>\n<p>It is larger than a paring knife, so it gives you a bit more reach and control for jobs where a very small blade is not ideal.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the blade stainless steel?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the blade is made from high-carbon stainless steel.<\/p>\n<h3>Can it go in the dishwasher?<\/h3>\n<p>No, W\u00dcSTHOF recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A well-made utility knife is one of those pieces that earns its place quickly. This W\u00dcSTHOF IKON model is a sensible choice for everyday kitchen prep, with a balanced handle and a blade designed for sharp, controlled cutting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>W\u00dcSTHOF UTILITY KNIFE \u2013 The 8 inch utility knife is smaller than a cook\u2019s knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for magnitude of tasks, a utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or cutting small meats<br \/>\nW\u00dcSTHOF IKON SERIES \u2013 Features a sleek and sophisticated black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience, ikon design, ergonomics, and quality perfected<br \/>\nRAZOR SHARP \u2013 High carbon stainless steel blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance, W\u00fcsthof kitchen knives are hand wash only<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":158525,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[32115,32114,32409,32390,32565],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-158524","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-cooking-and-dining","7":"product_cat-home-and-kitchen","8":"product_cat-kitchen-knives","9":"product_cat-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets","10":"product_cat-utility-knives","11":"pa_manufacturer-wusthof","12":"pa_brand-wusthof","13":"pa_binding-home","14":"pa_languages-unknown-german","15":"pa_model-32566","16":"pa_height-1-37795-inches","17":"pa_length-16-1417-inches","18":"pa_width-3-1496-inches","19":"pa_weight-0-64815905028-pounds","21":"first","22":"instock","23":"shipping-taxable","24":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158524"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158524"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}