Wüsthof Ikon 20cm Bread Knife (WT1010531020)

The Wusthof WT1010531020 formerly known as the WT4966/20 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.A large serrated knife that is great for slicing foods with thick crusts or rinds like artisan breads and melons/gourds. It also cuts through soft bread without crushing it.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. The Ikon 23cm Bread Knife slices through bread or baguettes with minimal crumbs. The serrations along the edge help guide the blade through tough crust without compressing the soft inside.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 retention.Tempered 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 balanceComfortable contoured handle that is made of Grenadill wood (African Blackwood)Wash by hand only