Best Ikon Bread Knife, 23cm Kitchen Knives

The Wusthof Ikon Precision Bread Knife is meticulously crafted to redefine your slicing experience. With its precise, double-serrated edge, this knife sets itself apart—featuring serrations within serrations, it maintains sharpness for longer durations, requiring less pressure for impeccably smooth cuts. 

Unlike single-serrated edges, this blade effortlessly slices through hard-crusted bread without crushing it, while delicately cutting through soft-crusted loaves, ensuring an intact, pristine surface.

Forged from a single piece of premium WÜSTHOF steel in Solingen, Germany, this knife embodies unparalleled durability and precision, promising exceptional performance with every slice.

The Ikon series is renowned for its ergonomic handles, meticulously crafted from sustainably grown African Blackwood. With a double bolster ensuring optimal weight distribution, this knife offers a comfortable, secure grip and precise control, making it a staple for both professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Whether you’re slicing through crusty baguettes or soft brioche, the Wusthof Ikon Bread Knife, with its balanced design and full tang construction, delivers superior strength and stability, transforming your bread-cutting tasks into a seamless culinary experience.

Invest in the Wusthof Ikon Bread Knife and discover the epitome of German engineering and timeless design—a knife that transcends utility to become an indispensable companion in the kitchen.

What makes the Wusthof Ikon different from the Classic Ikon?
Where the Classic Ikon has a black plastic handle, the Ikon range has a more luxurious handle made from African Blackwood. Known for it’s dark brown colours, it is also a very dense wood and water resistant, making it very durable, and excellent to use as a knife handle.

Care Instructions:

• Hand wash in warm, soapy water and dry immediately.

• Regularly oil the wooden handle with food-safe oil to maintain its beauty and durability.

• Not dishwasher safe. Avoid cleaners containing citrus or bleach to protect the handle.

About Wusthof

For over two centuries, Wusthof has epitomised excellence in crafting premium blades. Founded in 1814 by Johann Abraham Wüsthof in Solingen, Germany, the family-owned company combines high-precision production with traditional craftsmanship to create knives of unparalleled quality. Guided by a commitment to continuity and innovation, they’ve honed their techniques to perfection, earning recognition worldwide. From Robert Wüsthof’s pioneering journey to the USA in 1881 to the iconic Ikon series, each milestone reflects their dedication to craftsmanship. Today, under the leadership of cousins Viola Wüsthof and Harald Wüsthof, the seventh generation of their family, Wusthof continues to innovate, exporting knives to eighty countries worldwide. Their goal remains unwavering: to offer chefs and enthusiasts knives that marry exceptional sharpness, quality, and balance, ensuring our legacy of excellence endures for generations to come.