Wüsthof 4596-7/16 Cook’s Knife, 6″, Black
Exceptional blades for discerning perfectionists.
There is no room for compromises in the kitchen. We do everything for your taste experience.
With the Classic Ikon knife series, you consciously choose top performance – and top results. Forged blades that are impressively sharp thanks to a special blade sharpening process. With the double choker, a double-sided weight of the handle, the knives lie
comfortable in the hand and are superbly balanced with the ergonomic handle.
So the preparation and preparation always has a wow effect. And offers you many moments of success. Made entirely in Solingen, Germany.
High-quality and beautiful professional knives for all food fans.
Perfect ergonomics, optimum balance and ultimate sharp blades – combined with a timeless design. With these high-quality professional features, the elegant knives are recommended by hobby and professional chefs for daily preparation of fresh food. By the way: Classic Ikon is the official cooking tool of the German national team of chefs.
Classic Ikon – your elegant selection of high-quality professional chef’s knives
The series includes a versatile assortment: from vegetable knives, boning knives, filing knives, ham and meat knives, chef’s knives, Santoku, super slicer and small and large knives with serrated edges to different knife sets and knife blocks, you will find the ideal tool for every need.
The Ikon knife series at a glance:
- Double choker geometry for optimum weight balance
- Slim half-choker design for agile handling.
- Forged from durable Wüsthof steel.
- Robust blades with 58° Rockwell hardness.
- Ground using a special Wüsthof blade sharpening process.
- Final polishing trigger by hand.
- Ergonomic handle with small curve for a secure grip.
- Made in Solingen.
Wüsthof Ikon Classic – professional chef’s knife with extreme precision and perfect ergonomics. Black and elegant. Agile and durable.
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Balanced double choker geometry.Balance and ergonomics – The special geometry with double head ensures a balanced weight distribution. With the double-sided weighting of the handle by a forged thickening in front of and behind the handle, the knife sits comfortably in the hand. | Agile working thanks to semi-bolster.Due to the reduced half-choke geometry at the thickening between the blade and handle, the knife is very light and comfortable to guide. This allows agile, energy-saving cutting, chopping and weighing. In addition, the slim design allows you to use and resharpen the entire blade. | Precise blades for high demands.All Classic Ikon knives are forged from one piece of Wüsthof steel and hardened to 58° Rockwell – the optimal hardness for permanently sharp and robust blades that are ground in the special, laser-based Wüsthof sharpening process and obtain their ultimate sharpness by hand. |
Wüsthof stands for cutting. For the moment when the knife glides effortlessly through fresh food.
If you use a Wüsthof chef’s knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of the best cooking equipment in the world.
As a family business in the 7th Generation has been producing Wüsthof since 1814 in the blade city of Solingen.
Excellent quality, sustainable performance and innovative ideas ensure that production is one of the most advanced of its kind. Wüsthof is one of the premium manufacturers of high-quality chef’s knives, individual knife blocks and many other offers around precise, sharp blades.
We wish you many good moments in cooking preparation with your new knife.
Your Harald Wüsthof and your Viola Wüsthof
Further offers from Wüsthof – for permanently sharp and safe knives when preparing fresh food.
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Safe storage with WüsthofTo ensure that your blades remain permanently impressively sharp, they should be reliably protected against unwanted scratches and damage. Whether knife block, magnetic strip, drawer insert, blade protector or knife bag: With proper storage, each knife stays sharper for longer. Our special tip: Knife blocks in a stylish design are an eye-catcher in any kitchen. Your knives are always close to grip – and remain reliably protected at all times. | Blades precise sharpening with WüsthofSafe cutting starts with a sharp-edged blade. Because blunt knives require additional force that can quickly lead to injury. Even particularly high-quality knives wear out over time and lose their sharpness by cut. In order to get you the joy of the blades, we offer a variety of solutions for sharpening and sharpening. Cut safely. Experience sharpness. | Sharp for longer thanks to Wüsthof cutting pads.Ship vegetables, cut meat, chop herbs, chop fruit – with good knives, preparing and preparing is easy and fun. Important for this: sharp blades. To ensure that your knives cut more precisely, we recommend professional cutting pads made of high-quality wood or durable special plastic. They protect even sensitive blades and avoid damage from hard, unsuitable documents – and your knives stay sharp and safe for the long time. |
| Weight: | 173 Grams |
| Dimensions: | 25.4 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm; 173 Grams |
| Model: | 4596-7/16 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Beautiful knife and superb cutting blade…..but the place where you grip the knife with your thumb and index finger is very poorly finished and needs to be sanded with wet and dry sandpaper in order to make it comfortable to hold….and it is not easy to sand these edges without damaging the finish on the metal. Otherwise 5 stars
The knife I received was the new model with the new updated etched wording on the blade, great value. I will use this seller again, definitely. The 16cm bladed Chefs knife is as far as I’m concerned a much better sized blade to work with compared to the full sized Chefs blade. I have a full sized Chef bladed knife but don’t use it at all since receiving this purchase.
I cook the lunch (often soup) & evening meal. My sharpening steel had worn flat and the handle of my 16 cm knife was breaking up. I purchased the Wursthof Sharpening Steel and Wursthof 16 cm ClassicCook’s knife as replacements. I have used the 12 cm Wursthof 12 cm Utility knife for years. I sharpen the knives using the recommended method of light slicing strokes at an angle of 20 degrees. It’s like polishing the cutting edge.The 16 cm is the sharpest knife I have ever used. It makes meal preparation effortless.
The combination of the Wursthof steel, 12 cm & 16 cm knives is excellent for the “House Chef”!
Present and my sister and she is very pleased with the knife
Idk why but it came with a (broken inside) Wsthof Classic Ikon 20cm Box instead of 16cm and it makes the knife a little loose and dusty inside. but overall the knife is damnn sharp and feel good in my hand. thx
Bought this as a new cooks first chef knife. Shipped insanely fast for coming to Alaska. Exactly what you’d expect from a wustof knife. Sharp, feels durable, should last this FNG awhile.
I like the shape of the blade. Handle is comfortable in my hand although it is slightly long.
I have a set of Classic Icon knives, but I found the large chef was too big for me. The 6″ knife fits me just right!
Perfect balance, excellent blade, it has become my most-used knife.
Purchased as a gift for my partner who is extremely happy with it.
Perfectly weighted, well designed and impeccably sharp – after almost 3 weeks of use the edge is still as sharp as when it arrived.
As a kitchen knife its certainly on the expensive side but its worth spending more on a quality blade so you don’t end up having to sharpen your knives every week just to keep a keen edge.
Anyway, I simply gave the knife 5 stars because although it’s the first knife of this quality level that I have ever bought, it is exactly as I imagined its would be to hold and use. Expensive, but ‘the best’ generally is.
Excellent quality of knife with great comfort and sharpness. Had been a bit confused due to come with new logo, had to research about that and got the authentic confirmation about new simplified logo. Saller should update there photos with new one to get rid of making confusion.
Cannot recommend highly enough – premium quality and the blade holds its edge for ages.
It’s the perfect knife, the best design and quality! Totally recommend i
Solid construction, balanced weight, very sharp (still is after six months), great for someone living alone who doesnt need a billion knives. I use the sharp edge to score bread and it cuts other things just fine.
Lo avevo preso per completare la gamma (almeno di quella gamma che interssava a me)…..in reslt, quello che uso di piu in cucina…maneggevole,preciso e tiene molto bene il filo…
Got this for my mother, she enjoys the sharp edge and the weight that comes with a Wusthof. The handle is a nice shape for lengthy jobs.
Love this pairing knife. My go to now. Sharp and easy to handle
Ein sehr schnes Kochmesser, fr mich genau die richtige Gre. Zudem perfekt ausbalanciert und nicht zu schwer.
Schleife das Messer mit einer Tormek T2 nach, was auch hervorragend funktioniert.
Eines der besten Kchenmesser, vor allem wer auf etwas leichtere Messer steht.
Das Messer liegt gut in der Hand, schneidet butterweich alles was daher kommt (macht auch nicht vor Daumenkuppen halt!). Vorsicht ist geboten, vor allem bei nicht so gebte Hobbykche -> wie mein Mann einer ist! Pflasterverbnde sind nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten…sollte man(n) gleich mitbestellen. :-))
I started with the larger chef’s knife and a paring knife and switched between the two alot. Now I just grab Momma Bear’s knife, and it’s juuust right!
This knife performs like every other Wusthof knife – it cuts better than any other knife out there. And it’s very well balanced. No wonder it’s so expensive.
very nice, going to get the 8″ when fiances work out and look at the rest of the line.
Ce couteau viendra rvolutionner votre exprience de la cuisine. Rien voir avec les lames classiques, celle ci est durablement tranchante. Privilgiez une pierre aiguiser 3000/8000 pour l’entretenir.
Arm hair shaving sharp out of the box, comfortable and very well made. It’s so well balanced that I sometimes forget it’s there.
I’ve had this knife for a couple of weeks now and have been very impressed by it; dicing, slicing and chopping are all handled with ease and so far it hasn’t lost its edge at all. I don’t doubt that this knife will outlast me.
I love the half bolster, but it may not be to everyone’s taste, particularly if your not used to using razor sharp kitchen knives or if your technique isn’t so good.
I prefer Classic Ikon line than the newer wushtof classic models. Better handle and better heel.
Well packaged. Arrived as promised and in perfect shape. It’s wickedly sharp and I expect 2 lifetimes of use from this quality knife.
Very nice knife. It cuts up vegetables with ease. I am happy with the purchase.
Love the design and quality. Most used knife in the kitchen. Only use German or Japanese knifes, everything else isnot worth the money imho.
This thing is beyond sharp. I had the classic wustof 6″ chef knife and absolutely loved it. I am a chef at a country club and after I misplaced that knife. I had to get another one. This time I thought I’d spend a little more. And I love it. Worth it. The handle takes a second to get used to, but once you do its amazing. Awesome
My wife has smaller hands, and our 7″ and 8″ knives were overkill for our day-to-day chopping. She’s been using this for a few months now, and can’t stop raving about it. We don’t miss the hollow spots at all, in fact this almost seems better without them somehow. Holds an edge great, as with most Wusthofs.
Excellent for a petite person with big jobs! Ease of handling, sharp enough to cut through to cut through winter squash.
Great knife, has become my go-to blade in the kitchen.
Habe mir jetzt auch das 4596/16 zugelegt, das ist das 3. Wsthof, bin sehr zufrieden, vielleicht folgen noch weitere.
Kann ich sehr empfehlen!
I love this knife so much that when we moved 3,000 miles I left my furniture behind but packed my good knives, both Wusthof Classic Ikon–the 6-inch cook’s knife and the paring knife. Mine came with the sharpener, which is dead easy to use. Not that the knives need sharpening all that often.
I find I cut myself MUCH less often with a good, sharp knife than when a dull one slips. No surprises with this knife. It cuts cleanly and evenly, slides through tomatoes and is strong enough for turnip. I got the 6-inch blade because my hands are small. This knife is so well balanced, fits my hand perfectly.
I’m off to order one for my neighbour. I simply cannot stand watching that poor woman struggle with the lousy knife she now has.
This knife is sharp, sturdy, and comfortable in my hands with a quality handle.
One of the best chef knives Ive ever owned. Very sharp, the handle is very comfortable and the steel is strong with proper maintenance will last a lifetime.
Very pleased with the product excellent knife easy to sharpen and it will last good quality and balance perfect for small prep jobs had 4 months and wouldn’t use anything else
I’m so pleased we bought this Wusthof knife. I did a lot of research beforehand and, knowing that I didn’t want the Japanese-style Santoku knives, I am delighted that we chose these. It was a bit scary though as these are the first ‘proper’ knives (over 40 each, that is) that we’ve bought.
We also bought the Wusthof Classic Ikon Knife set (9601) plus the Boden Bistro Universal Knife Block and these 4 knives fit perfectly in it at a slight angle.
I also bought the Knife Sharpener by Lantana…and I’ve yet to use it (2 months later)…I know, I know, I’m meant to keep finely sharpening these but I’m just so happy with them as they are…I’m just waiting to see how long it takes before I notice a lack of sharpness 😉
I highly recommend these knives.
They are beautifully balanced and fit well in the hand (male and female).
Just be aware that they take some getting used to if you’ve not used ‘the best’ knives before…my fingers are now healed but it’s true that they were pretty cut to shreds in the first week. Surprisingly sharp! But please don’t let that put you off…just take your time and don’t buy them the week before a major party that you’re doing the catering for…you need time to become familiar with these!
Amazing petite chef knife. Well balanced and very sharp. This has become my ‘go to’ knife. Excellent at producing thin slices.
I love the combination of the Wusthof classic blade with this ergonomic handle. The six inch is a good size for my hands. This is my go to knife for most jobs. It makes chopping onions or slicing vegetable a breeze. Check out the Ikon line. I didn’t think Wusthof could get any better until now.
Das Kochmesser der Classic Ikon Serie ist wie alle Messer der Serie gut verarbeitet und sehr scharf. Es gesellt sich bei und zum bereits vorhandenen Santoku und Brotmesser. Qualitativ bietet diese Serie eine sehr gute Qualitt und Haltbarkeit zu einem vernnftigen Preis. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Herstellern bezahlt man bei Wsthof nicht noch extra fr den Namen der Marke mit. Bisher lie sich alles mit diesem Messer schneiden was man ihm vor setzte (Fleisch, Fisch, Gemse etc.). Auch die Langlebigkeit der Klingen Schrfe hat bisher voll berzeugt.
Einen Stern Abzug gibt es hier allerdings fr die Verpackung des Messers. Whrend die beiden anderen Messer der Serie im Laden erworben wurden, und dort in einem ordentlichen Messer-Karton mit Spitzenschutz verkauft wurden, wurde dieses hier relativ “billig” mit einem Papierschutz ber der Klinge und eingewickelt in polsterfolie versandt. Fr ein doch eher hochwertiges Messer dieser Marke fand ich die Verpackung nicht ausreichend und wirkte billig.
Aufgrund der guten Qualitt der Messerserie kann ich es jedoch uneingeschrnkt empfehlen!
This knife is high quality, I absolutely love it. I’m using for everything now. Just excellent. I sharpen it after each use with Wusthof 10-Inch Sharpening Steel
Just love love love it!!!
Had to get this for my sweetie. She didn’t like the 8″ that came in the set. I find that I use it a lot also. Great knives.
Love this knife! I like all of the Ikon knives I have, but this is the one I tend to grab. Holding up well, feels good in the hand, and I prefer a partial bolster as this knife has.
This is a classy knife. Feels good in your hand and comes paper cutting sharp.
Beautifully balanced for a knife this size. It’s got enough weight and girth that you can push it through when needed (best knife ever for piecing chicken, through small bones, etc.). It’s a real tool and does its job well. Had one for my BBQ kit, but wanted one for the kitchen as well.
Update after owning for 2 years – sharpens excellently and it is still my favourite knife. No obvious signs of wear yet. A great investment.
Well sharpened, looks good.
Had to grind edges of the spine near bolster a little for more “finger-friendly” grip.
Love love this knife. Fix’s my hand and is great.
am in love with the knife its super sharp and I’ve been using it for about three weeks now and I don’t have any complaints about this master piece wusthof is a great brand and it can handle a heavy “restaurant” use. I will probably be getting the 8″ chefs knife
WTF…..! I bought this exact same knife here on Amazon on August 23, 2013 for only $69.99!.
Now the bad news: the Ikon handle profile is very streamlined and a bit thin and a bit too small for my smallish hands. I purchased the Ikon because it was on sale and because I wanted to try out their handles. In hindsight, I should have stayed with the standard Classic handle as I find it perfect for my hands. The Ikon probably will work very nicely for women with small hands. I do NOT return purchases when I make purchasing mistakes, thus I had better learn to like this handle?
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This is undoubtably the best 6 in knife that I have, and I have several other brands. This is my “go to knife” for just about everything. I only hope that I can keep it sharp–wow!!
Oh Lord, I love this knife. For the money, this knife is a perfect size. It fits my hand great, the blade is sharp, I love how the blade cuts all the way to the inside end near the handle. Some blades curve up near the handle…I don’t get that. If you only got one nice knife, this one is ideal. Not to big, not too small, perfect hand fit.
Purchased this knife as a gift for a friend that loves to cook! He loves it & has never had a knife this nice! Highly recommend!
I have bought most of my set of Wusthof Classic Ikon knives on Amazon. The knives are superior quality and I saved a small fortune buying them on Amazon on sale. Need I add more?
That’s it. The title. I could nitpick, but I’d have to make things up. Buy it if you want a great 6″ knife.
This is the best knife I have and I do have a few.
It slices well and feels right in the hand.
I manly have used it with salads however I am going to get to the more fiber laden root vegetables soon.
Good purchase so far.
If you want a chef to smile, this is just the brand of knife that will do it. We have the collection of Wusthof and would not use another brand
I love this knife! The weight of the handle is great!!! I needed a few new knives
and get rid of some oldies….
I will have my knives sharpened professionally and skip the $8 home sharpener.
I got this knife as a gift and I like it very much. It stays sharp and I have a good grip with the handle.
Good service. And seventeen more words will not be forthcoming like this rating form requests and I am going to quit rating people if these kinds of requirements are going to be placed on a rating.
Family friends were staying with us this week and commented on what a great knife it is and were going off to buy when they got home. It is easy to sharpen – two of three swipes through a pull through type sharpener every few days and it goes through veg, meat etc like a knife through the proverbial. It feels very comfortable and is a joy to hold and use.
You can tell I am enthusiastic as this is the first (and probably only) time I will write a review for a product on any web site.
PS – buy the 16cm version. The compact size is part of what makes it great.
Well made, comfortable, very sharp and easily kept so. Good cooks should spend the extra money to get good tools.
Bought this knife for my boyfriend. He loves the size and very comfortable feel. Easy to use! We may add to our collection.
bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. He loves it I love it, it came ready to use. Cuts through carrots like butter. Have absolutely no complaints about this knife.
Bottom line is if you cook once a week or less, this knife is really not worth the cost, but if you cook a lot and like to cook, this is a great investment.