This Wusthof Cook's Knife is perfect for slicing, mincing, dicing of all kind of food, it is an extension of your hand. No kitchen should be without this manual food processor, it is the most essential of all knives used in the kitchen. This sophisticated kitchen knife is part of the Wusthof Ikon range, the jewels of the Wusthof collection. The dark brown hues with distinctive wood grain markings make every knife unique. This utility knife is not dishwasher safe, wash by hand only. This Cook's Knife has a blade which measures 12cm and its handle is made from Grenadill wood (African Blackwood) which is one the hardest types of wood in the world. All farming is limited to a small quantity and is government controlled to maintain the finest quality and remain environmentally friendly. Each Wusthof knife is precision forged from a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialised high carbon stain resistant alloy ensures the critical characteristics of each Wusthof kitchen knife -including: razor sharp, long lasting cutting edge, easily restorable edge, high stain resistance. Each Wusthof knife has a solid, curved bolster for comfort and safety, which stops your hand riding up the blade. Each knife also has a full tang for perfect balance. Kitchen knives from Wusthof make wonderful luxury gifts for professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. Key features: * Wusthof are leading manufacturers of quality cutlery * The Ikon range * Cook's knife * Perfect for slicing, mincing, dicing of all kind of food * Most essential of all knives used in the kitchen * Forged from specially tempered high carbon steel * Kitchen knives with outstanding strength * Extraordinary sharpness which is easy to maintain * Special alloyed steel * Stainless * 16cm long knife blade * Made in Solingen Germany * Seamless, hygienic fit of the handle * Triple-riveted handle shell, full tang handle * Dark Brown handle made of Grenadill wood * Not dishwasher safe * Kitchen knives for professionals & cooking enthusiasts * Wusthof knives make a fantastic luxury gift idea