Wüsthof Classic Ikon 18cm Fillet Knife (WT1040333818)

The Wusthof WT1040333818 formerly known as the WT4626/18B is the updated and latest version of the superbly engineered Wusthof Knife. It features the updated logo and branding and all the most recent design developments from this world class German Knife manufacturer.Classic Ikon knives feature a distinctive, double bolster design for professional-style heft, exceptional balance and beauty. The handle is made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The elegant shape of the handle is designed for a comfortable grip. A Classic Ikon 18cm Fillet Knife has a very thin flexible blade used for deboning and filleting fish. The long narrow blade enables the knife to move smoothly along the backbone of the fish and easily removes the fish skin.Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steelFull tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise controlPrecision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retentionTempered to 58⁰ RockwellThe half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade and the heel bolster provides added balanceContoured handle for comfortable fit and a more contemporary appearance