WÜSTHOF's Classic Ikon series merges the sleek, sophisticated elegance of a high-performance knife with the precision and durability of an all-purpose kitchen companion. Classic Ikon knives feature a distinct double-bolster design for professional-style heft, balance, and beauty. Handles are crafted from a highly durable synthetic material "Polyoxymethylene (POM)," which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discolouration. The elegant shape of the handle is designed for a comfortable grip, and each Classic Ikon blade is precision honed from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel. Includes one WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon 8" Chef's Knife and one WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Paring Knife. Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stain-free steel Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention Tempered to 58⁰ Rockwell The half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade and the heel bolster provides added balance Contoured handle for comfortable fit and a more contemporary appearance Made in Solingen, Germany