Crafted in Germany, this Japanese-style knife can perform as both a chef's knife and a cleaver. Its high-carbon-steel blade has oval indentations that prevent foods from sticking while mincing and slicing.

Available exclusively at Williams Sonoma.
Knife is precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion.
Blade has hollow-edge depressions to minimize sticking.
Full tang is triple riveted to the handle for exceptional durability and control.
A recessed bolster facilitates honing and sharpening the entire length of the cutting edge; a heel bolster provides added balance.
Comfortable contoured handle is cut from dense African blackwood and hand polished.
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DIMENSIONS

7"-long blade.
4 1/2"-long handle.
6.5 oz.

Use

Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
Maintain the knife's cutting edge by regularly using a honing steel.
Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, you should not need to sharpen your knife more than once or twice a year.
Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.

Wüsthof Ikon Blackwood 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku