Wusthof Classic Ikon Bird's Beak Peeling Knife

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• 2-3/4-inch paring knife ideally suited for peeling, cleaning or shaping any fruit or vegetable with a rounded surface
• Precision forged from single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel; laser-controlled and tested cutting edge
• Double bolsters provide heft and balance for effortless cutting; full tang extends through the handle
• Triple-riveted black handle with innovative contoured design for comfortable, secure grip
• Hand washing recommended; backed by lifetime warranty; made in Germany

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches ; 2.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UB8WRC
• Item model number: 4020-7
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #182,644 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Create culinary masterpieces in your home with this professional-quality Wusthof Classic Ikon peeling knife, also known as a Bird's Beak knife. The curved edge of this knife is ideally suited for peeling, cleaning or shaping any fruit or vegetable with a rounded surface. This 2-3/4-inch blade is complemented by a riveted black handle design with a contoured shape to add comfort and control, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

A culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines, the Wusthof Classic Ikon line features blades that are precision-forged from one solid piece of steel and tempered to optimum sharpness. The Classic Ikon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife, which adds significant blade control. Classic Ikon also has a unique forward bolster, which is designed so you can sharpen the complete length of the blade. This bolster is also curvered inwards to allow your fingers greater control while holding the knife by the blade. A full tang extends through the handle for perfect balance and handling.

Made in Solingen, Germany--The Cutlery Capital of the World--Wusthof knives are made from a special blend of German steel and each blade is precisely tempered, which allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen without the need to be sent away for maintenance. Wusthof also employs a unique compound angle that tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge.

Generally, the construction technique and the materials used to manufacture make all Wusthof knives dishwasher safe, but handwashing is recommended. Wash your knives with warm water and a little detergent, rinse carefully and dry with a towel. Corrosive food particles will not affect your blade if washed off directly after use.

Product Description

The curved edge of the this parer is for peeling or turning. Often known as a Tourne knife this blade shape is shaped so you can peel fruits and vegatable easily. The Wusthof Classic Ikon is culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines. The combined riveted handle design is combined with a contoured shape to add comfort and control. The Classic Ikon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife. This second bolster adds significant blade control. Classic Ikon has a unique forward bolster as well. The forward partial bolster is designed so you can sharpen the complete length of the blade. This bolster is also curvered inwards to allow your fingers greater control while holding the knife by the blade. Located in The Cutlery Capital of the World, Solingen Germany, the Wusthof factory history goes back as far as 1814 when the company was listed with the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned. Throughout it’s history, Wusthof has focused almost solely on the manufacturing of forged knives for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen with out the need to be sent away for maintenance. Our unique compound angle is not seen in many knives. This angle tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge while it also tapers from the bolster to the tip to give the knife strength as well as flexibility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Wusthof Classic Ikon 2-3/4-Inch Bird's Beak Peeling Knife, Black, September 30, 2009

By	Southern Traveler (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wusthof Classic Ikon 2-3/4-Inch Bird's Beak Peeling Knife, Black (Kitchen)

Love the styling and feels good in my hand. You know the reputation and its true. Cannot have too many paring knives.

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