{"id":158777,"date":"2026-07-30T05:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&#038;p=158777"},"modified":"2026-07-30T05:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:09:20","slug":"shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-7-inch-hollow-edge-nakiri-knife-black","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-wusthof-classic-ikon-7-inch-hollow-edge-nakiri-knife-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop W\u00fcsthof Classic Ikon 7 Inch Hollow Edge Nakiri Knife, Black"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>W\u00fcsthof Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me 7&#8243; Nakiri Knife<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>W\u00fcsthof Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me 7 inch Nakiri knife<\/strong> is a Japanese-style vegetable knife with a straight cutting edge and a thinner blade than a traditional cleaver. It\u2019s designed for clean slicing through vegetables and other prep work, with a hollow edge that helps reduce sticking by creating small air pockets between the blade and the food.<\/p>\n<h2>Key features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7 inch nakiri blade<\/strong> with a long, straight edge for neat chopping and slicing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hollow edge<\/strong> with evenly spaced vertical indentations to help food release more easily<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision forged<\/strong> from a single block of high carbon stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tempered to 58\u00b0 HRC<\/strong> for durability and edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEtec edge technology<\/strong> for a sharper blade and improved edge retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Ikon Cr\u00e8me handle<\/strong> with a double bolster for balance and control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand wash only<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Made by <strong>W\u00fcsthof<\/strong>, a family-owned cutlery maker from Solingen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About the design<\/h2>\n<p>The nakiri shape is known for its straight blade profile, which makes it well suited to push-cutting vegetables. The thinner blade and hollow edge help the knife move through ingredients smoothly, while the Classic Ikon handle is shaped for a secure, comfortable grip.<\/p>\n<h2>Product details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knife type:<\/strong> Nakiri<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade length:<\/strong> 7 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blade material:<\/strong> High carbon stainless steel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardness:<\/strong> 58\u00b0 HRC<\/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 nakiri knife used for?<\/h3>\n<p>A nakiri knife is mainly used for slicing, chopping, and prepping vegetables. The straight edge is especially useful for clean up-and-down cuts.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the hollow edge stop food sticking to the blade?<\/h3>\n<p>It helps reduce sticking by creating small air pockets between the blade and the food, although results can vary depending on what you\u2019re cutting.<\/p>\n<h3>Can this knife go in the dishwasher?<\/h3>\n<p>No, W\u00fcsthof recommends hand washing only.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A well-made vegetable knife with a comfortable handle, a precise edge, and the solid feel you\u2019d expect from W\u00fcsthof. Useful if you want a dedicated knife for everyday prep, especially for vegetables and herbs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASIAN KNIFE \u2013 The 7 inch nakiri knife is designed with a thinner blade than the traditional cleaver, at a 10 degree cutting edge, and features a long straight 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 black handle with a double bolster for exceptional balance, beauty, and the ultimate cutting experience, classic 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":158778,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[32463,32115,31963,32114,32409,32390],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-158777","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-garden","9":"product_cat-home-and-kitchen","10":"product_cat-kitchen-knives","11":"product_cat-kitchen-tools-and-gadgets","12":"pa_manufacturer-wusthof","13":"pa_brand-wusthof","14":"pa_binding-kitchen-home","15":"pa_model-32654","16":"pa_height-2-inches","17":"pa_length-3-inches","18":"pa_width-3-inches","19":"pa_size-32656","20":"pa_weight-0-125-pounds","21":"pa_color-black","23":"first","24":"instock","25":"shipping-taxable","26":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/158777","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=158777"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=158777"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=158777"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=158777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}