85% of 13 verified owners recommend the Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-inch.
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“I have the wusthof classic ikon 8 inch chefs. It's a little more money but it's the nicest knife I've ever used.”
“I've got the 8 inch chef the pairing and the slicer from wusthof. All the "ikon classic" pack or whatever. It was like 300$ from the store. It's okay. The chef is a little big since my first knife was a santoku.”
“I used the chefs knife for the first time and cut one onion and 6 carrots, then cleaned the knife within 20 minutes using standard Dawn dish soap and a soft (non-scrub) sponge and dried with a clean cotton towel. The side of the blade became foggy.”
“They are great knives. I have both a 6 inch and an 8 inch and have used them for over 10 years so far.”
“I have the 8 inch and I use it for EVERYTHING. It’s so versatile. I have the Classic Ikon model and I love the sleekness of the handle. It feels great.”
“I really like the Wusthof Classic Ikon 8" chef knife. great weight, great balanced knife and have had this for over 12 years”
“My favorite is an 8 inch Wusthof Classic Ikon chefs knife. It has a white handle and feels so good to hold.”
“this thing is a workhorse thats very well balanced and ergonomic. mine had a factory edge that was really, but i got it sharpened professionally after few months and fell in love.”
“I just bought this one. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wusthof-classic-ikon-8-inch-hollow-ground-chefs-knife/?pkey=cwusthof-classic-ikon It's pretty awesome.”
“and it is phenomenal. We are both very happy with it. Also picked up a honing steel and the combo is literally unstoppable.”
“The wusthof classic IKON 8 inch chef's knife is a great knife that I have used for a while. It's great if you use pinch grip as well. It keeps a good edge for a while, especially if only used at home and can be fixed with a few strokes of a honing rod.”
“I ended up getting a Wusthof classic ikon 8 inch knife and im very happy with my purchase.”
“this is my good knife. It has made me very happy.”
“The Wüsthof Classic Ikon is the premium all-purpose cook’s knife, with a premium price to match. You won’t find another chef’s knife this beautifully crafted and with an impressive lifetime warranty.”
“The IKON handle ergonomics reduce hand fatigue during extended prep sessions, a significant factor for professional use.”
“The knife is performing very well and is a great heavy-duty all-purpose chef's knife.”