Oct 4, 2026
Great versatile knife
It’s a recent purchase I’ve only used a few times. Nice sharp edge. Slices and chops vegetables easily.
Ellen W.
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Details & care
A high-carbon German stainless-steel santoku knife starts your cutlery collection with exceptional balance and beauty. The piece is precision-forged with a double-bolster design for professional-style heft, triple-riveted to the handle for durability and tempered to 58 degrees Rockwell.
- 7" blade; 14 1/2" total length.
- Precision-forged from a single blank of high-carbon stainless steel.
- Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control.
- Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention.
- Contoured handle for comfortable fit and a more contemporary appearance.
- Half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade; heel bolster provides added balance.
- Stainless steel.
- Hand wash, towel dry.
- By Wüsthof; made in Solingen, Germany.
- Item #5086432
- Core Product ID 333334UHEU
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Wüsthof
Since 1814, German brand Wüsthof has set the standard for designing and manufacturing precision-forged knives. A family business in its seventh generation of ownership, Wüsthof offers a wide assortment of knives, scissors, knife blocks and other essential kitchen tools, all bearing its distinctive trident logo: a symbol of form, function and uncompromising quality.
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(45)454.9 out of 5
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May 1, 2018
A fine blade, but not as useful as others
The Santoku combines Western and Eastern influences. This blade is very well made and if you like type it will do fine. The Kai is both aesthetically and ergonomically superior in my view, but the cobalt steel had serious corrosion issues.
1) The action is somewhat limited. I think the classic Asian slicer (cleaver) is more comfortable and has a cleaner appearance.
2) The Wusthof has a Granaton (sculptured) blade for food release. Unlike many, Wusthof has properly positioned this right at the edge. Howver, in my test, it did not make any noticeable difference.
3) If used as a chopper, the action is not as nice as a 9 inch and up (10 inch for French style) Western blade.
4) To repeat mystelf, having used other Asian style knifes, the handle feel and appearance are not a good.
It certainly is a good knife, but would not be my first choice
Bernard
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Great versatile knife
It’s a recent purchase I’ve only used a few times. Nice sharp edge. Slices and chops vegetables easily.
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Ellen W.
Sept 1, 2026
Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Santoku
I have had the chance to use them three times now they're very sharp. Well balanced and feel comfortable holding.
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Scott B.
Aug 6, 2026
Very nice
Always a fan of Wusthof and this knife live up to the brand quality. Feel extremely nice in the hands and very balanced. Great purchased, highly recommended.
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Thach D.
Aug 2, 2026
Love it
Love the knife. I just wish it had a sheath. I tried one sheath through Wusthof but it was too small. I really do want to protect the knife
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Ken G.
June 19, 2026
Great knife
This knife is the perfect length and feels very balanced and comfortable in hand.
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Dee P.
May 28, 2026
This Santoku is my favorite knife!
I prefer the flat blade Is perfect for slicing everything from vegetables to cheese.
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Brooke H.
May 26, 2026
Wow. Great knife
What great craftsmanship- handles wonderful- feels balanced in the hand. Super sharp
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Laureen B.
May 1, 2026
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.
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Ryan H.
Apr 7, 2026
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
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Prathibha S.
Mar 28, 2026
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.
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John S.
Mar 15, 2026
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.
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Nancy E.
Mar 15, 2026
Love our new IKON
Beautiful knife! Excellent grip and weight. We love the IKONs.
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Theresa B.