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Wüsthof CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife
$170.00
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Part number: 1040330716
- 6-inch utility blade
- Narrow blade profile
- Forged construction
- 58 HRC hardness
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife
Forged 6-inch utility knife with a contoured black handle, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife covers the prep work between a paring knife and a chef's knife. Its narrow forged blade gives you useful reach for slicing fruit, cutting vegetables, mincing shallots and herbs, portioning small cuts of meat, and handling smaller breads or baked goods.
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Wüsthof CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife
More Reach Than a Paring Knife
The 6-inch blade is long enough for small loaves, fruit, vegetables, and meat portions while remaining easier to guide than a full-size chef's knife. Its narrow 1-inch width keeps the blade controlled through detailed slicing and trimming.
The 4.2-inch handle balances the compact blade and gives the knife the shaped, comfortable grip associated with the CLASSIC IKON collection.
Wüsthof CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife
The Knife Between Two Everyday Sizes
The CLASSIC IKON utility knife is useful when a paring knife feels too short and a chef's knife feels broader than the task requires. Its 6-inch length makes it a practical choice for quick prep and controlled slicing throughout the day.
What stands out
Signature Features
6-inch utility blade
Bridges the gap between a short paring knife and a broader chef's knife.
Narrow blade profile
The 1-inch width supports precise slicing, trimming, and small preparation tasks.
Forged construction
Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength and balanced handling.
58 HRC hardness
Balances edge retention with practical honing and sharpening.
Contoured black handle
Provides a secure, comfortable grip for detailed and repetitive preparation.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Handles everyday prep that requires more reach than a paring knife.
Bread
Slices rolls and smaller loaves without requiring a full-size bread knife.
Fruit
Portions apples, citrus, stone fruit, and other produce.
Pies & Cakes
Cuts smaller baked goods and individual portions with control.
Vegetables
Slices shallots, onions, peppers, and other small to medium vegetables.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Utility knife
- Series
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON
- Blade Length
- 6 in
- Blade Width
- 1 in
- Handle Length
- 4.2 in
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Handle Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- WÜSTHOF SKU
- 1040330716
From Our Founder
"A six-inch utility knife handles the jobs that fall between a paring knife and a chef's knife. It has enough reach for fruit, vegetables, and small portions while staying narrow and easy to control."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store safely using a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Hone regularly to maintain the cutting edge.
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the CLASSIC IKON 6" Utility Knife best used for?
It handles everyday preparation that needs more reach than a paring knife, including slicing fruit, cutting vegetables, mincing shallots and herbs, and portioning smaller cuts of boneless meat. Its narrow blade is easier to guide through detailed work than a broad chef's knife.
How does the 6-inch Utility Knife differ from an 8-inch chef's knife?
The Utility Knife has a narrower, shorter blade designed for precise slicing and trimming. The chef's knife has a broader cutting surface and more length for chopping vegetables, mincing large quantities of herbs, and handling substantial ingredients.
Can this utility knife cut bread and sandwiches?
It can handle softer rolls, sandwiches, and smaller baked goods, but its primary strength is general slicing and preparation. For crusty loaves or breads with resistant exteriors, a serrated bread knife is the more suitable tool.
How does the CLASSIC IKON handle improve control?
The contoured synthetic handle is shaped for a secure, comfortable grip. Its distinctive bolster construction contributes to the balance of the knife, particularly during repetitive slicing and detailed preparation.
