A steak knife is a great addition through your cutting equipment in the kitchen. Steak knives are generally used for cutting steaks, as the name implies. But, they can also be used for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The Wusthof Classic Ikon steak knives are some of the best steak knives from the Wusthof brand. Thus, we have also featured them as some of the best steak knives on the market today.
The 3 Major Types of Steak Knives
Steak knives can be classified into three distinct classes according to their type of blade. The three major types of steak knives include:
- Serrated Blade Steak Knives: These are steaks knives that have jagged edges. They require more effort to cut and they tend to leave ragged edge on the meat. The only advantage of the serrated steak knives is that they do not need to be sharpened.
- Straight Edge Blade Steak Knives: Their cutting edge does not have serrations. These types of steak knives cut easily and leave a smooth edge on the meat. They however need to be sharpened frequently. The straight edge blade steak knives are the most commonly used types of steak knives.
- Hollow Edge Blade Steak Knives: These types of steak knives are characterized by measured indentations along the blade. The indentations help to create air spaces that between the blade and the meat. These air spaces help to prevent meat from sticking on the blade and also allows for finer slices. Hollow-edge blade steak knives are not so common like the straight edge blade steak knives.
In this article we will discuss the general features of the Wusthof Classic Ikon Steak Knives and then review the two most common Wusthof Classic Ikon Steak Knife Sets.
General Features of the Wusthof Classic Ikon Knives
Knives Design
The Wusthof Classic Ikon Steak knives are just beautiful to look at. They have an elegant design that makes them a great addition to any modern and contemporary kitchen. The blade edges of these knives are very smooth and incredibly sharp, capable of cutting via tough steaks easily. Like the other Wusthof Classic Ikon knives, the classic Ikon steak knives have a full tang construction, which means that a single piece of steel extends from the blade to the handle. This design not only adds strength and weight to the knife, but also helps to enhance its durability.
Knives Blade
The blade of the Classic Ikon Steak knives is forged from a single piece of high carbon German stainless steel for maximum strength, durability and long lasting sharpness. The metal used to make the blade contains 15% chromium, 5% carbon, molybdenum and vanadium. All these four metals and alloys help to enhance the hardness, corrosion and stain resistance properties of the blade. The blade is precision forged using the Wusthof Precision Edge Technology (PEtec), which results to a 20% sharper blade with a two times longer edge retention.
The blade is sharpened using computer lasers before it is hardened to a Rockwell hardness rating of 58. The 58HRC gives the blade excellent edge retention and enhances its durability. Overall, the knife feels well balanced and allows you to enjoy the ultimate cutting pleasure.
Knives Handle
The Classic Ikon Steak knives come with an ergonomic handle design for maximum comfort and reduced slippage. The handle is made of a highly durable synthetic polypropylene. It is firmly attached to the full tang by three stainless steel rivets. Due to the absence of a full bolster, the thicker part on the side of the blade leading up to the handle, you can easily use the entire blade length or sharpen the entire blade of your steak knife. The knives come with a limited lifetime manufacturer warranty against materials and manufacturing defects.
What Type of Wusthof Classic Ikon Steak Knives Sets Can You Get?
Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set
The Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set is one of the most steak knife set on the market today. This is because it combines the classic and modern features of knives. The set contains 4 pieces of incredibly sharp knives. All the four knives are precision forged from a single layer of high carbon German steel and are well balanced for ultimate cutting pleasure. The knives come out of the packaging as razor sharp, but may require frequent sharpening after use.
The knives also have double bolsters to provide balance and heft for effortlessly cutting. The blade extends to the handle forming a full tang construction. The knives also boast a triple-riveted handle with an innovative contoured design for a comfortable and secure grip. The fact that the handle is made from a highly durable polypropylene means that it will not slip out of the hands easily.
The Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set is made in Solingen, Germany and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The only shortcoming of this knife set is that it does not come with a quality packaging.
Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Presentation Steak Knives Set
The Wusthof Classic Ikon 4-Piece Presentation Steak Knives Set is a good example of a luxury set of steak knives. The set is very similar to the standard knife set we reviewed above. The only difference is that this knife set comes with a black presentation gift chest. You can specifically buy this knife set a gift to a professional chef or a friend who loves cooking.
The knives are precision forged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon stainless for outstanding strength, edge retention and incredible sharpness. The knives boast an ergonomic handle that is specially made to ensure maximum comfort, reduced slippage and fatigue. The handle is firmly attached to the full tang by three stainless steel rivets for enhanced durability. Overall, the set features the highest level of workmanship and materials expected in a luxury knife set. The knives are made in Solingen, Germany and are backed by a lifetime warranty.
The four 4.5-inch steak knives that make up this set are beautifully designed and are the most comfortable to hold of all the steak knives on the marketed. They are finely crafted as their German engineers suggest.
