Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
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What a Chef's knife is for European kitchens, the Santoku is for Japan and the whole of Asia: so versatile in shape, weight and edge that it can be used for mincing and chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit as well as for preparing fish and meat. The sharp blade of a Santoku allows anything from regular to wafer-thin cuts - it is therefore now indispensable in kitchens all around the world.
Chopping
Cutting
Fish
Fruit
Herbs
Meat
Sausage
Vegetables
Specifications
Handle
- Length
- 4.3 in
Production
- SKU
- 1040331317
- Method
- Forged
- Rockwell hardness
- 58 HRC
- Country of Origin
- Germany
Blade
- Length
- 7.0 in
- Width
- 1.8 in
Cutlery
- Type
- Santoku
- Series
- Classic Ikon
Care Instructions
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When you use a WÜSTHOF knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of world’s best kitchen tools in your hand.
We have been developing and manufacturing our products in Solingen, Germany, the “City of Blades,” since 1814 – loyalty that pays off in the quality and reliability of our family business, knife by knife.
High quality WÜSTHOF steel: Our special stainless steel is durable, corrosion resistant, easy to sharpen, and reduces wear on the blade. Ideal for chef’s knives.
Unrivaled performance: Our superbly balanced and ergonomically designed handles ensure that every knife fits perfectly in the hand. Ideal for you.
WÜSTHOF stands for knives. For the moment when your knife glides effortlessly through your fresh ingredients.
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| Material | Premium forged steel engineered for lasting strength and corrosion resistance. | Often stamped or made from standard steel blends that may sacrifice durability or rust resistance. |
| Sharpness | 20% sharper than standard knives, thanks to laser-guided PEtec technology. | Factory-sharpened blades that start strong but dull faster and lack precision honing. |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-finished in Solingen, Germany with 200+ years of expertise and precision in every detail. | Mass-produced or partially outsourced craftsmanship that lacks the same heritage and consistency. |
| Corrosion Resistance | Exceptional rust resistance for a blade that stays beautiful for decades. | Prone to staining or rust if not carefully maintained—especially with frequent kitchen use. |
| Edge Retention | Stays sharper twice as long as ordinary knives, reducing the need to re-sharpen. | Edges wear faster over time, requiring more frequent sharpening and touch-ups. |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty – a promise backed by generations of quality. | Lifetime coverage may exist, but with less transparency and variable service depending on the brand. |
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Reviews
Overall rating: 4.820513 / 5 from 78 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Santoku knife is highly praised for its beauty and perfect weight, making it a versatile and indispensable tool for various kitchen tasks worldwide.
Summary topics
- Blade Aesthetics: 75%
- Product Weight: 14%
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Review highlights
- "Fantastic knives, perfect heft and balance, and easy to sharpen if you maintain them." —
- "I adore this wonderful knife!!" —
- "It’s so easy to handle, a perfect weight and balance even for my small hands!!" —
Reviews
Great knifes ! Great warranty !
"My wife's go to knife for vegetable and salad preparing. Our original 7" Santoku that we purchased at least 10 years ago had issues with the handle cracking and pieces coming off. Filled out the online warranty return form and shipped it back. Wow! do they back up there product. Emailed me full credit and a code to choose a new knife at there online store. Went with 7" classic ikon. Very sharp blade, nice handle design and weight. Nice to have this back in our Wuthof knife set up of chefs, pairing and scissors block. Also purchased another 7" Santoku Classic for myself. I handle all the meat so why not."
Fantastic!
"It’s my go-to knife for most everything now. We have a Santoku from another mfr and actually bought this one because we have a travel trailer and wanted this style to take along. Had used a scalloped type blade before and was pleased with how the foods fell away instead of sticking to the blade, i. e. potato, onion, tomato, etc. I like the feel of this knife. It seems nicely balanced and does a have minimal bit of heft to it, but I like that feel. It is insanely sharp as one might expect. This one is 14º of blade angle vs our other German knives which are 15º. Not sure, but may have to invest in a different type of sharpener beyond a honing steel for when the need comes. Also bought the “guard” which I am very pleased with. I was hesitant because I wanted something durable enough to protect the blade as we bounced down the road and it’s jostled along with the other galley stuff. The person I spoke with at Wüsthof (Donna I think) was *very* helpful. She recommended the wide blade guard and not the magnetic. I was somewhat hesitant as it was “felt” and having not seen it thought it would be flimsy. It is a felt lined encasement of rigid vinyl(?) or plastic. It’s fantastic and I’m sure will protect the blade. Very pleased and no regrets!"
7" santoku ikon
"With the few things I've used it for, I'm impressed. Im eager to see how the blade holds up through new tasks and sharpening over time. I'm very pleased. It's fun."
We received this knife as
"We received this knife as part of a warranty claim. We previously had the Classic 8", which was a fantastic knife until the knife blade cracked (weird factory defect). However, as an excellent company, Wusthof replaced our knife free of charge. We've had our Classic Ikon 7" for almost a week now and it's been amazing. The feel and weight of the knife are unmatched compared to our other knives from Amazon, Walmart, etc. You get what you pay for! We'll be buying more in the future! Thanks, Wusthof, for excellent knives and great customer service."
Very impressed by the performance
"These is the best knife I ever used. It’s not too hefty. If you want heft, go with the classic series"
I'm a fan
"I'm a big fan of this knife."
Loving our new knives! We
"Loving our new knives! We appreciate that the warranty was honored and we were able to replace and upgrade some old knives."
Love our new IKON
"Beautiful knife! Excellent grip and weight. We love the IKONs."
It's comfortable to handle and
"It's comfortable to handle and easy to use. The blade is sharp and it's easy to cut thin, even slices."
Good but not great.
"The design and feel are great. However they do not perform much better than knives have the price. I was hoping they would."
Q&A
- What are the best options for sharpening this knife?
- First, it's important to understand the difference between honing and sharpening. This is critical to the maintenance of any Wusthof knife. Honing realigns the existing edge to keep it razor-sharp. You will want to hone your knives regularly using either a honing steel or the fine slot only of a handheld sharpener. Here is a good link that shows the proper method for honing your knives: How to Hone a Knife - WÜSTHOF - Official Online Store (wusthof.com) With regular honing, you will not need to sharpen your knives more than about once every year or two, depending on use. When it's time to sharpen your knives, you can use the coarse slot of a handheld sharpener, a whetstone, an electric sharpener, sharpening steel or the use of a professional sharpening service. Sharpening removes a bit of steel to create a new edge. For this reason, you only want to sharpen on an as-needed basis so as to not remove too much steel. Here is a link that explains the honing/sharpening process a bit more: How To Sharpen Your WÜSTHOF Knives - WÜSTHOF - Official Online Store (wusthof.com) At this time, we do not have an electric knife sharpener. We have several styles of the handheld sharpener. These work well when used properly. It's important to keep your knife perpendicular to the counter when drawing your blade through the slot. Do not lean it to the right or the left. You also don't want to press down with too much pressure. You can effectively sharpen your knives using just the weight of the knife as you pull it through the slot. Using a whetstone takes a lot of finesse and practice. Many customers prefer this method but are dedicated to their cutlery and sharpening craft. We are not currently offering our in-house sharpening service. I do expect that it will reopen but don’t have an ETA at this time. For further information please reach out directly to our Customer Support Team at info@wusthof.com