Wüsthof Classic Ikon Hollow-Edge Nakiri Knife

Summary

Count on Wüsthof's signature nakiri for high-performance chopping, slicing and mincing. A champion when it comes to prepping seasonal produce with ease and precision, this professional Asian-style vegetable knife is great for everything from ripe summer tomatoes to hearty winter squashes.

• Slender cleaver-shaped blade is designed to slice and chop, then scoop foods into your soup pot or salad bowl.
• Knife is precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion.
• Blade has hollow-edge depressions to reduce friction and minimize sticking.
• Wüsthof's Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) ensures a 20% sharper blade with twice the edge retention.
• Full tang is triple riveted to the handle for exceptional durability and control.
• A recessed bolster facilitates honing and sharpening the entire length of the cutting edge; a heel bolster provides added balance.
• Sleek, contoured synthetic handle.
• Crafted in Solingen, Germany.

Dimensions & More Info

• 5" Knife: 5" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 6.4 oz.
• 7" Knife: 7" blade; 4 1/2" handle; 8 oz.
• Made in Germany.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Maintain the knife's cutting edge by regularly using a honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.