{"id":158626,"date":"2026-07-30T05:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158626"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:25:19","slug":"shop-wusthof-ikon-5-inch-utility-knife","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-ikon-5-inch-utility-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Ikon 5 Inch Utility Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W\u00fcsthof IKON 5-inch Utility Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>W\u00fcsthof IKON 5-inch Utility Knife<\/strong> sits between a paring knife and a chef\u2019s knife, making it a handy all-rounder for everyday prep. It is well suited to smaller jobs such as slicing fruit and vegetables, mincing shallots, onions and herbs, and trimming small pieces of meat.<\/p>\n<h3>Key features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5-inch utility blade<\/strong> for a wide range of kitchen tasks<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-carbon stainless steel<\/strong> blade for sharpness and easy maintenance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision forged<\/strong> from a single block of steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tempered to 58\u00b0 HRC<\/strong> for strength and edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEtec edge technology<\/strong> for a sharper blade and improved edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black IKON handle<\/strong> with a double bolster for balance and control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand wash only<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Made by W\u00fcsthof<\/strong>, a family-owned cutlery maker founded in Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What it\u2019s good for<\/h3>\n<p>This knife is a practical choice when you want something more versatile than a paring knife, but not as large as a cook\u2019s knife. It\u2019s useful for smaller precision jobs where control matters, especially with vegetables, herbs and other light prep work.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a utility knife used for?<\/h3>\n<p>A utility knife is a mid-sized kitchen knife used for general everyday prep. It\u2019s ideal for cutting fruit and vegetables, chopping herbs, and handling smaller ingredients.<\/p>\n<h3>Is this knife suitable for meat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it can be used for cutting small pieces of meat, though it is mainly designed for lighter prep tasks.<\/p>\n<h3>How should I clean it?<\/h3>\n<p>W\u00fcsthof recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is W\u00fcsthof from?<\/h3>\n<p>W\u00fcsthof is based in Solingen, Germany, and has been family owned for seven generations.<\/p>\n<h2>In short<\/h2>\n<p>The W\u00fcsthof IKON 5-inch Utility Knife is a balanced, versatile kitchen knife for smaller everyday tasks. It offers the feel of a premium forged blade, with the control and size that make it useful in a busy kitchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTILITY KNIFE \u2013 The 5 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":158627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[32463,32115,32114,32409,32390],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-158626","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-chefs-knives","7":"product_cat-cooking-and-dining","8":"product_cat-home-and-kitchen","9":"product_cat-kitchen-knives","10":"product_cat-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets","11":"pa_manufacturer-wusthof","12":"pa_brand-wusthof","13":"pa_binding-kitchen-home","14":"pa_languages-unknown-german","15":"pa_model-32613","16":"pa_height-1-inches","17":"pa_length-5-inches","18":"pa_width-2-inches","19":"pa_weight-0-3086471668-pounds","20":"pa_color-stainless-steel","22":"first","23":"instock","24":"shipping-taxable","25":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158626","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=158626"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158626"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158626"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}