An Icon Amongst Icons, the Wusthof Ikon Knife Set

One of the newest offerings from Wusthof is the Ikon branch of knives. This line offers a great handle design and a bolster design that makes for good sharpening. A good spectrum of knives are in this line, as well. There are various Wusthof Ikon knife sets available that provide this top quality line of knives, as well. A great set to look into is the Wusthof Gourment 18 Piece Knife Block Set.

The Ikon line of knives was created with excellent quality in mind. This works because the blades in the knives have been fashioned from one blank of carbon steel. This is a highly durable type of steel that is used in a number of Wusthof knife offerings. It is one that has been tested for quality and is made with pride at the Wusthof factory located in Germany.

The handles used on these Ikon knives are considered among the best in the area of kitchen knives. Each handle is made from Grenadill wood or Mozambique Ebony wood, which is loved for high durability springing from its generous amounts of resin. The design is made on the handle so that you can handle it with ease. Wusthof Gourment 18 Piece Knife Block Set
 
Yet another aspect of these knives is the bolster design any cook can enjoy. This design is one that allows for a slight curve at the edge so that it will be a breeze to sharpen. This also benefits the knives that have grooves in them, including the sausage knife and the Santoku knife, among others. Of course, with the durable quality of the blade, it will not have to be sharpened as frequently regularly} as other brands of knife sets would.