Wüsthof Classic Ikon 12-Piece Knife Block Set

• 3 1/2" paring knife: 3 1/2"-long blade; 4"-long handle; 2.5 oz.
• 6" utility knife: 6"-long blade; 4 1/4"-long handle; 2.5 oz.
• 5" hollow-ground santoku: 5"-long blade; 4 3/4"-long handle; 4.8 oz.
• 8" chef’s knife: 8"-long blade; 5"-long handle; 9 oz.
• 8" bread knife: 8"-long blade; 4 3/4"-long handle; 5 oz.
• 4 1/2" steak knife: 4 1/2"-long blade; 4"-long handle; 2.5 oz.
• 10" honing steel: 10"-long rod; 5"-long handle; 3 oz.
• Pull-apart kitchen shears: 8" long overall; 3.8 oz.
• Storage block:
• Made in Germany.

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Maintain the knife's cutting edge by regularly using a honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.