{"id":158687,"date":"2026-07-30T05:19:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158687"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:19:52","slug":"shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-santoku","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-santoku\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Classic Ikon Santoku"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W&uuml;sthof Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me 7 Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The W&uuml;sthof Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me Santoku is a 7 inch kitchen knife with a hollow edge blade, made for everyday prep work such as slicing, dicing and chopping. The slimmer blade profile and straight cutting edge are designed for neat, efficient cutting, while the hollow edge helps reduce sticking as you work.<\/p>\n<h3>Key features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7 inch hollow edge santoku knife<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thinner blade profile<\/strong> than a traditional chef\u2019s knife<\/li>\n<li><strong>10&deg; cutting edge<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evenly spaced vertical indentations<\/strong> to create air pockets and help food release from the blade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me handle<\/strong> with a double bolster for balance and control<\/li>\n<li><strong>High carbon stainless steel<\/strong> blade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision forged<\/strong> from a single block of steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tempered to 58&deg; HRC<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PEtec edge technology<\/strong> for a sharper edge and improved edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand wash only<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the blade<\/h3>\n<p>This santoku has a gently curved profile that rises at the tip, giving it a straighter cutting edge than many western-style chef\u2019s knives. That makes it a useful all-round knife for vegetables, herbs, fish and boneless meat. The hollow edge is especially handy when working with softer or stickier ingredients.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me handle<\/h3>\n<p>The Cr&egrave;me handle gives the knife a clean, modern look, while the double bolster helps with balance in the hand. W&uuml;sthof has designed the Classic Ikon range with comfort and control in mind, so it feels settled during longer prep sessions.<\/p>\n<h3>Product details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brand:<\/strong> W&uuml;sthof<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knife type:<\/strong> Santoku<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade length:<\/strong> 7 inch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade material:<\/strong> High carbon stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Care:<\/strong> Hand wash only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a santoku knife used for?<\/h3>\n<p>A santoku is a versatile kitchen knife used for slicing, dicing and chopping. It is often chosen for vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins.<\/p>\n<h3>What does hollow edge mean?<\/h3>\n<p>The hollow edge has small indentations along the blade that help create air pockets between the knife and the food, which can reduce sticking.<\/p>\n<h3>Can this knife go in the dishwasher?<\/h3>\n<p>No. W&uuml;sthof recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h3>Is this knife suitable as an all-round kitchen knife?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for many everyday prep tasks it works well as a general-purpose knife, especially if you prefer a santoku shape rather than a traditional chef\u2019s knife.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The W&uuml;sthof Classic Ikon Cr&egrave;me 7 inch Santoku is a practical, well-balanced kitchen knife with a refined finish and a blade shape that suits regular prep work. It combines the familiar feel of a santoku with W&uuml;sthof\u2019s forged construction and attention to edge quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASIAN KNIFE \u2013 The 7 inch hollow edge santoku knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional chef\u2019s knife, at a 10 degree cutting edge, and gradually curves up at the very end providing a straighter edge, the hollow edge is crafted with evenly spaced vertical indentations, which create small air pockets between the blade and the food<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":158689,"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-158687","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-32629","15":"pa_colour-name-creme","17":"first","18":"instock","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158687","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=158687"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158687"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158687"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}