Wusthof Classic Ikon Knife Block Set 8 Pieces 1090370702
Wüsthof Classic Ikon Knife Block Set 8 Pieces is a coordinated selection of knives and, where supplied, storage or maintenance tools. Complementary blade shapes give each task an appropriate tool while keeping the collection visually consistent.
Selected by Arima Homewares for a clear kitchen role, this format balances practical function with Wüsthof's considered design. The 1040333208 Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm 1040330409 Paring Knife 9cm 1040331020 Bread Knife 20cm 1040330720 Carving Knife 20cm 1040330120 Cook's Knife 20cm 4465/23 Honing Steel 23cm 5558 Pull-Apart Kitchen Shears 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block format is matched to this product's intended role.
Product Details
The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Knife Block Set 8 Pieces brings the Classic Ikon approach to a knife set. It is designed to work with controlled technique, an appropriate board or work surface, and care suited to the product.
- Purpose: coordinated selection of knives and, where supplied, storage or maintenance tools.
- Series construction: forged stainless-steel construction, a full tang and ergonomic handle with balanced bolster geometry.
- Origin: Germany; Wüsthof knives are crafted in Solingen.
Included Pieces
- a wooden storage block, kitchen shears with come-apart mechanism, a sharpening steel, and five knives in the following sizes: Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm, Paring Knife 9cm, Carving Knife 20cm, Bread Knife 20cm, Cook's Knife 20cm, Kitchen Shears, Honing Steel 23cm, 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block
Why We Love It: A Former Chef's View
Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef whose experience spans fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens, including cooking for royalty and internationally renowned artists. She and her husband built Arima around one idea: professional kitchen experience, translated into honest guidance for home cooks.
“A useful set should give each piece a clear job. I look for complementary shapes—a small precision knife, an everyday chef's knife and the right specialist—rather than several blades that duplicate one another. For this 1040333208 Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm 1040330409 Paring Knife 9cm 1040331020 Bread Knife 20cm 1040330720 Carving Knife 20cm 1040330120 Cook's Knife 20cm 4465/23 Honing Steel 23cm 5558 Pull-Apart Kitchen Shears 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block, I would prioritise control, fit and the task it is genuinely designed to perform.”
Arima Homewares is an Australian family-owned business operating from its Sydney warehouse since 2018 and an authorised Wüsthof stockist. Learn more about Arima Homewares.
Best For
- Building a coordinated kitchen knife collection
- Everyday preparation across several ingredients
- Kitchen upgrades and considered gifting
- Cooks who value consistent handle feel
Not Designed For
- Bones or frozen food unless a purpose-built cleaver is included
- Prying, twisting or edge scraping
- Dishwasher cleaning
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Wüsthof |
| Series | Classic Ikon |
| Product type | knife set |
| Dimensions | 1040333208 Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm 1040330409 Paring Knife 9cm 1040331020 Bread Knife 20cm 1040330720 Carving Knife 20cm 1040330120 Cook's Knife 20cm 4465/23 Honing Steel 23cm 5558 Pull-Apart Kitchen Shears 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block |
| Manufacturing method | Forged |
| Steel / construction | High-carbon stainless steel, polypropylene, and beechwood |
| Hardness | 58 HRC |
| Handle | Ergonomic resilient synthetic handle, riveted |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Set contents | a wooden storage block, kitchen shears with come-apart mechanism, a sharpening steel, and five knives in the following sizes: Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm, Paring Knife 9cm, Carving Knife 20cm, Bread Knife 20cm, Cook's Knife 20cm, Kitchen Shears, Honing Steel 23cm, 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on all manufacturing faults and defects |
Care & Maintenance
- Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately.
- Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
- Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge.
- Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle.
- Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.
Complete the setup with suitable knife sharpening tools and knife-friendly chopping boards.
Choosing the Right Knife Set
Review the included pieces against the way you cook. A chef's knife, bread knife and paring knife form the essential base; add a Santoku, carving knife or maintenance tool when it matches your routine.
Compare the complete Wüsthof knife collection or browse the broader chef knife collection.
About Wüsthof
Founded in Solingen more than 200 years ago, Wüsthof remains family-owned in its seventh generation. Its knives are still crafted in Solingen, Germany. Classic Ikon is shaped for balance and full-edge access, with an ergonomic handle and forged blade construction. Arima selects the range for quality, functionality and timeless design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the knife set best used for?
Building a coordinated kitchen knife collection, Everyday preparation across several ingredients, Kitchen upgrades and considered gifting, Cooks who value consistent handle feel.
What is included in the set?
a wooden storage block, kitchen shears with come-apart mechanism, a sharpening steel, and five knives in the following sizes: Bull-nose Paring Knife 8cm, Paring Knife 9cm, Carving Knife 20cm, Bread Knife 20cm, Cook's Knife 20cm, Kitchen Shears, Honing Steel 23cm, 7 Slot Beechwood Knife Block.
Is this Wüsthof product made in Germany?
Yes. The source product information identifies Germany as the country of origin; Wüsthof's knives are crafted in Solingen.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is recommended. Wash promptly with mild detergent where appropriate, then dry thoroughly before storage.
How should it be maintained?
Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately. Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces. Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge. Hone or sharpen with an appropriate tool and a controlled, consistent angle. Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.
Does it include a warranty?
Lifetime warranty on all manufacturing faults and defects.