Over the years, we have seen many new knife lines come to market with a sexy new look, but lacked the quality and performance you want from good cutlery. Wüsthof Ikon is the exception. Yes, it is a great looking knife. But it is a knife crafted by one of the premiere knife makers in the world who have never sacrificed on their high standards. The knife’s edge is ground thinner than most German-style knives giving you a very sharp edge to work with. The precision bolster is properly angled for a comfortable grip, and is abbreviated so you can sharpen the full length of the blade from tip to heel. The handle is slightly heftier than the blade.