{"id":158667,"date":"2026-07-30T05:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158667"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:21:50","slug":"shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-chefs-knife","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-chefs-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Classic Ikon Chef\u2019s Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W\u00dcSTHOF Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me 8-inch Chef\u2019s Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>W\u00dcSTHOF Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me Chef\u2019s Knife<\/strong> is an 8-inch all-purpose kitchen knife made in Solingen, Germany. It has a double bolster design for balance and a comfortable synthetic handle in a cr\u00e8me finish.<\/p>\n<h3>Product details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blade length:<\/strong> 8 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade material:<\/strong> High carbon stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong> Precision forged from a single block of steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardness:<\/strong> Tempered to 58 HRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edge:<\/strong> Precision Edge Technology (PEtec)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle:<\/strong> Ergonomic synthetic handle in cr\u00e8me<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> Double bolster for balance and a traditional feel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Hand wash only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Made in Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What it\u2019s like to use<\/h3>\n<p>This is a general-purpose chef\u2019s knife for everyday kitchen prep, such as slicing, chopping and dicing. The double bolster gives the knife a fuller, more substantial feel in the hand, while the ergonomic handle is shaped for a secure grip.<\/p>\n<p>The blade is made from high carbon stainless steel and sharpened using W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s PEtec process, which is designed to improve sharpness and edge retention. It\u2019s a practical choice if you want a classic forged knife with a lighter-coloured handle finish.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Is this knife suitable for everyday use?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It\u2019s a standard 8-inch chef\u2019s knife, so it\u2019s suitable for a wide range of everyday kitchen tasks.<\/p>\n<h3>Can it go in the dishwasher?<\/h3>\n<p>No. W\u00dcSTHOF recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h3>What does double bolster mean?<\/h3>\n<p>A double bolster gives the knife extra weight and balance near the handle and helps create a more traditional forged feel.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is it made?<\/h3>\n<p>This knife is made in Solingen, Germany.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me chef\u2019s knife combines a forged German blade with a clean cr\u00e8me handle and a balanced, solid feel. It\u2019s a straightforward, well-made kitchen knife for regular prep work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chef\u2019s knife \u2013 Features an 8 inch long blade with a distinctive double bolster design for professional-style heft, German made cook\u2019s knife with a sleek ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration<br \/>\nW\u00dcSTHOF Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me Series \u2013 Features a sleek and sophisticated cr\u00e8me handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience, classic ikon cr\u00e8me 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":158669,"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-158667","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_size-name-24548","15":"pa_colour-name-stainless-steel","17":"first","18":"instock","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158667","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=158667"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158667"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158667"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}