Comments: Why beat around the bush? Fabulous knife. Incredibly sharp; cuts through meat, vegetables, everything we tried, like butter.

Here's what Wüsthof says about its Classic Ikon line:

• Forged from one piece of specially tempered high-carbon steel to ensure outstanding strength
• Innovative handle design for comfort and control
• Perfectly balanced for effortless cutting
• Seamless hygienic fit of the handle
• Triple-riveted handle shells, full tang handle
• Black handles made of special synthetic material
• Specially designed bolster
• Exceptionally sharp

And about the Classic Ikon Santoku:

• Styled after the Japanese cook´s knife, this blade is just right for preparing not only fine Asian but also Western cuisine, with granton edge
• The hollow edge creates pockets of air that prevent extra thin or soft slices from sticking to the blade

We couldn't agree more.