Unlike a santoku knife which is more of a multi-purpose Japanese-style knife used for vegetables, fish & meat, the WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 7" Nakiri Knife is traditionally used for slicing, dicing & chopping vegetables. With a straight edge blade & more squared squared off tips than most other knives, it allows you cut all the way thru to the cutting board without having use several sawing motions. The Nakiri Knife also features a hollow edge blade that has small vertical indentations on the blade which create air pockets between the blade & food to reduce friction & drag when slicing which make it easier for vegetables like potatoes, eggplant & zucchini to slide off of the knife after each slice. The forged blade is constructed of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel & is triple-riveted to the black contoured handle. Craftsmanship & durability are important factors in choosing the right knife. WÜSTHOF is a family-owned company who has been manufacturing knives & cutlery for over 200 years in Solingen, Germany - also known as the "City of Blades".

WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 7" Nakiri Knife (Hollow Edge) Features:

• Asian style Nakiri knife has a tighter blade angle of 10° compared to 14° in traditional western blades which is ideal for slicing meat, fish & produce
• Hollow edge blade has small vertical indentation on the blade which create air pockets between the blade & food to reduce friction & drag when slicing
• Contoured black handle
• Forged blade constructed of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
• Full tang knife triple riveted to the handle
• Proprietary state-of-the-art Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates a blade that is 20% sharper with 2xs the edge retention
• Double bolster provides exceptional balance | Half bolster allows the knife to be honed & sharpened the entire length of the blade | Heel bolster provides added balance
• Wash by hand only
• Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty
• Made in the "City of Blades" of Solingen, Germany
• New & improved look!

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About the WÜSTHOF Classic IKON Collection
The WÜSTHOF Ikon Classic series is made up of modern knives for the modern chef, designed with clean lines and using the same handle material as the Classic Series. This material resists fading so your knives will look as good years from now as they do today, and given that the Ikon Classic Series will require more of an investment than the previously mentioned WÜSTHOF Lines, this is an invaluable feature. The Ikon Classic Series is made to provide a superior cutting experience, with a double bolster, perfectly balanced blade, and full tang. While not as wide a selection as the Classic or Gourmet Series, the Ikon Classic Series does contain numerous knife styles and sets, so this cutlery line is a great choice for those who are willing to invest more for the highest quality knives on the market and want to retain a modern aesthetic in their kitchen.