WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 3.5" Paring Knife, Black, Stainless

High end knife. Very sharp and small enough to hold nicely in hand. Wound definitely but again.

This is definitely a "high end" knife from my perspective. I'm sure you could spend more (there's always a more expensive way to pare an apple), but this knife is amazing! It came extremely sharp and holds an edge very well. It's got more weight toward the rear than many knives (just the way I prefer, though your mileage may vary). It complements a high quality chef's knife quite well. I tend to reach for this knife when I'm cooking for myself or only need to do some minor cutting. Unless I need a large cutting edge, this is my first choice every time! I highly recommend getting this knife and either a Chef's Knife or a Santoku (Japanese Chef's) Knife. The handle of the Classic Ikon series fits my hand like a glove. My wife agrees and she has much smaller hands than I do - so it's pretty much "one size fits all/most".

Wusthoff, based in Solingen Germany has been making quality knives since 1814. I have long been a fan of their product and after using and being happy with their Classic line I was excited when the Classic Ikon line came out. The Ikon line is a really big improvement over their classic line. Thanks to the new handle design the knife fits much better in the hand, especially larger hands and the two thirds bolster will insure many years of trouble free sharpening. The addition of the back bolster not only helps balance the knife but greatly improves its aesthetics. This paring knife is a versatile knife and I use it for much more than paring. It is probably my most used knife. Like all Wusthof knives it performs well and holds its edge. I was so impressed with this line I have retired my old "clasic" and now have many Classic Ikon knives in my collection. This is a great knife that you will be happy with and after your first Wusthof purchase you will likely be purchasing more....

If you are a serious home cook, you will appreciate this knife. It is comfortable in the hand and super sharp. I expect to have this for the rest of my life as long as I take proper care of it and occasionally take it to a professional for resharpening.

Best knives I have ever used. Love the handle and the sleepiness in the design. The classic ikon is the way to go.

Bought this knife as a gift for a friend. Nice knife, but had I known the packaging would be so cheap, including the paper thin plastic tray that holds the knife, I wouldn't have bought it. Also, the butt of my knife doesn't say Wusthof Germany like the picture in the description does.

I love the classic IKON line and it's been my go-to for years. The handles have always been very smooth and hold up to use, so I don't get that awkard callous-inducing friction that can happen around the rivots. I like that the blade extends all the way to the heel and allows for cutting through food without catching. I think it makes for a more comfortable/ergonomic hold, too. I feel like with most high-end German blades, the sharpness holds for quite some time and doesn't require quite as much maintenance to keep the edge in good shape. Honestly, these are a joy to use and I'd recommend them to anyone.

Good quality. Stays sharp.