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product_id: 229884937
title: "Chef's Knife"
brand: "wüsthof"
price: "€ 439.38"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Wüsthof"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/229884937-chefs-knife
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# 8-inch precision blade double bolster balance 58 HRC edge retention Chef's Knife

**Brand:** wüsthof
**Price:** € 439.38
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your culinary game with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chef's Knife by wüsthof
- **How much does it cost?** € 439.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/229884937-chefs-knife)

## Best For

- wüsthof enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wüsthof brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Legacy of Excellence:** Over 200 years of family-owned tradition guarantees a kitchen tool that stands the test of time.
- • **Sleek Ergonomic Handle:** Modern synthetic handle resists fading and discoloration while providing a comfortable, secure grip.
- • **Balanced Professional Design:** Double bolster construction delivers exceptional heft and ergonomic control for fatigue-free chopping.
- • **Durable German Craftsmanship:** Forged from a single block of alloy steel in Solingen, ensuring unmatched quality and heritage.
- • **Effortless Precision Cutting:** 8-inch high carbon stainless steel blade engineered for razor-sharp performance and lasting edge retention.

## Overview

The Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-inch Chef's Knife combines German precision forging with a razor-sharp high carbon stainless steel blade tempered to 58 HRC for superior edge retention. Featuring a double bolster for perfect balance and a sleek ergonomic synthetic handle, this knife offers professional-grade performance and durability backed by over two centuries of craftsmanship heritage.

## Description

Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8 Inch Chef's Knife, Black, 20 cm: Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8 Inch Chef's Knife, Black, 20 cm: desertcart.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Review: Top quality professional kitchen knife - It's Wüsthof. You can't really get better than this for the price! Insanely sharp and hold its edge well. Easy to sharpen (diamond stones or wetstones, DO NOT USE an ordinary kitchen knife sharpener or you will ruin the knife!!). Well balanced with a modern style handle; only part-bolster so it can be sharpened along its entire edge without getting mis-shapen. The entire Classic Ikon range is highly recommended.
Review: Really decent chef's knife - In all honesty this is the first quality knife I have owned, having been using cheaper stamped construction ones from knife block sets previously. The difference is staggering. From the first moment you hold it you can feel the difference in quality. The handle is exceptionally comfortable in my hand, however I would say not so much when using a pinch grip. This is a knife on the heavy side, but the balance feels good when in use. It is very sharp out of the box, but I would expect that. In appearance it is very elegant, especially with the cream handle. Bear in mind though that the wusthof do recommend that this finish is kept out of UV light - presumably there are yellowing issues reported. After light use it is retaining its edge, time will tell, but I'm not so daft that I expect it not to require proper care. I invested in a steel and the wusthof pull through sharpener as the angle of the edge on these knives is 14 degrees, which is not typical. If results are not good with that I will have to learn how to use whetstones. I paid a significant amount less for this knife than it is listed for on the manufacturers website. This is sold here via a third party. Some other reviews from this reseller have reported poor packaging, but mine came sealed in the correct box. What the economics of this is I don't know, but I suppose it is possible these are returns or seconds. I can't detect any issues with the item though and saved £65. Other reviews indicate that wusthof will honour the warranty. Those comparing this to a Japanese blade are right. Those are known to be sharper at the same price and will hold an edge for longer. They are however more brittle and prone to chipping and breakage. In comparison the steel used here is softer but tougher and probably better suited to non enthusiast use, hence my choice.

## Features

- CHEF'S KNIFE – Features an 8 inch long blade with a distinctive double bolster design for professional-style heft, german made cook’s knife with a sleek ergonomic handle design made from a long-lasting synthetic material to resist fading and discoloration
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON SERIES – 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
- RAZOR SHARP – High carbon stainless steel blades, precisely cut with the latest state of the art technology for incredible sharpness and easy maintenance, Wüsthof kitchen knives are hand wash only
- PRECISION FORGED – Forged from a single block of high carbon stainless steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC, the precision edge technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20 percent sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models
- CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, Wüsthof was founded in solingen, Germany over 200 years ago, Wüsthof’s cutlery cutlery carries the solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0862VYM6W |
| Best Sellers Rank | 303,054 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 196 in Chef's Knives |
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,428) |
| Date First Available | 17 May 2020 |
| Item Weight | 340 g |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Model Number | 1040330120 |
| Product Dimensions | 36.5 x 8 x 2.5 cm; 340.19 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Wüsthof
- **Colour:** Black
- **Handle material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Chef's Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ig4xb0WsL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between 8" cook's knife in gray logo and the older model in red logo? Is the quality and specs the same?**
A: The logo seems to have changed color (red to grey) as part of a 21st century marketing upgrade.  According to the wusthof.com website, "The iconic Trident remains the core visual of our brand, symbolizing the heritage, quality and sharpness of each of our blades. The newly designed logo emphasizes a clear-cut, sharp and to-the-point modern design. At the same time, this contemporary interpretation acknowledges the age-old artisanal tradition of knife making while exemplifying the high-precision craftsmanship embodied in all WÜSTHOF knives. While visual elements such as our logo and the etchings on our blades have changed, the craftsmanship and quality that have made WÜSTHOF the world’s most respected cutlery brand remain our core values."

**Q: Does it come with a sleeve or any protector?**
A: No; my WUSTHOF 1040330120 Classic did not have a sleeve.  It  came in a cardboard and plastic box.

**Q: Where can I order a blade sleeve?**
A: I bought 2 of them off Amazon after the Wusthoff web site told me that they were sold out.  Only took 2 days to be delivered to my home.

**Q: what is the better stainless steel or carbon**
A: According to web site monroeengineering.com:  Stainless steel has a high chromium content which acts as a protective layer against corrosion and rust. Carbon steel is high in carbon that when exposed to moisture can corrode and rust quickly.  Carbon Steel is stronger and more durable then stainless steel.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top quality professional kitchen knife
*by M***G on 26 November 2025*

It's Wüsthof. You can't really get better than this for the price! Insanely sharp and hold its edge well. Easy to sharpen (diamond stones or wetstones, DO NOT USE an ordinary kitchen knife sharpener or you will ruin the knife!!). Well balanced with a modern style handle; only part-bolster so it can be sharpened along its entire edge without getting mis-shapen. The entire Classic Ikon range is highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really decent chef's knife
*by A***R on 20 March 2024*

In all honesty this is the first quality knife I have owned, having been using cheaper stamped construction ones from knife block sets previously. The difference is staggering. From the first moment you hold it you can feel the difference in quality. The handle is exceptionally comfortable in my hand, however I would say not so much when using a pinch grip. This is a knife on the heavy side, but the balance feels good when in use. It is very sharp out of the box, but I would expect that. In appearance it is very elegant, especially with the cream handle. Bear in mind though that the wusthof do recommend that this finish is kept out of UV light - presumably there are yellowing issues reported. After light use it is retaining its edge, time will tell, but I'm not so daft that I expect it not to require proper care. I invested in a steel and the wusthof pull through sharpener as the angle of the edge on these knives is 14 degrees, which is not typical. If results are not good with that I will have to learn how to use whetstones. I paid a significant amount less for this knife than it is listed for on the manufacturers website. This is sold here via a third party. Some other reviews from this reseller have reported poor packaging, but mine came sealed in the correct box. What the economics of this is I don't know, but I suppose it is possible these are returns or seconds. I can't detect any issues with the item though and saved £65. Other reviews indicate that wusthof will honour the warranty. Those comparing this to a Japanese blade are right. Those are known to be sharper at the same price and will hold an edge for longer. They are however more brittle and prone to chipping and breakage. In comparison the steel used here is softer but tougher and probably better suited to non enthusiast use, hence my choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In two minds about Classic vs Ikon
*by O***R on 7 November 2025*

It's not just about strength and how much you can comfortably handle, as many seem to talk about, when it comes to choosing a blade length imo: I can & do use this fine, but I think 10" is a pretty comical blade length for, say, chopping an onion. It's not that it doesn't work, it's just ridiculously excessive, and means you need more space around you. I like this for bigger vegetables like squashes and cabbages, but get much more mileage out of my 8" Wusthof. The Ikon grip has a more 'ergonomic' *appeareance*, but I don't think I actually prefer it to hold: it seems to encourage poor (hand wrapped around handle, off the blade) grip. It does have an almost flat butt though, which I like for bashing things open, like cardamom, nutmeg, garlic, etc.

## Frequently Bought Together

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