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Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) vs Wüsthof Classic Ikon

Product Comparison: Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) vs Wüsthof Classic Ikon

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Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) Chef's Knife, Steel, Silver/Black

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Wüsthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch

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General Specifications

Brand

Zwilling

Wüsthof

Model

Pro (38401-161-0)

Classic Ikon

Origin

Germany

About the Product

The traditional Zwilling pro chef's knife is a kitchen implement you will simply not want to be without in the kitchen. It is perfect for cleaning or cutting vegetables. It is also perfect for cutting meat.

The Wusthof Classic Ikon Cook's knife with 20 cm blade is rests in your hand perfectly. Its is slightly heavier than many knives of this size so will suit those who prefer the heft of the knife to help when cutting.

Key Specs

Purpose

Chopping, Mincing, Slicing, Dicing

Mincing, Slicing, Dicing

Blade Material

Friodur ice-hardened steel

Сhromium-molybdenum-vanadium blade steel (X50 Cr MoV 15)

Blade Length

6.3 in

8 in

Tang

Full tang

Bolster

Mirror polished, finger protective

Double bolsters

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) Chef's Knife, Steel, Silver/Black

Quality materials and craftsmanship, sharp as a razor, good ergonomics.
Blade shape makes this knife ideal for every kitchen job except paring, and the 6 inch length means you never have to go camping, fishing, or on vacation without a good kitchen knife.
Very sharp and handy. Good length and curve. Elegant look.
The lack of a full bolster makes it easy to sharpen the full length.
The curved transition to the blade might make storage in some blocks a bit unsightly.

Wüsthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch

I was looking for a heavy chopper and found it. It just glides through food, slices, cuts and chops with ease, from fine veg to cooked meats, this is a knife that does it all.
The Wusthof name with the promise of German quality in materials and manufacturing tradition tipped the scales and I do not regret my decision one bit.
The blade has just enough heft behind it to make heavy tasks easy work.
I can't claim to be a pro chef with experience using lots of different knives but this is an extremely sharp knife, easy to sharpen and stays sharp.
The blade has to be sharpened after a few days of use.

Size & Weight

Height

1.97 in

0.79 in

Weight

7.83 oz

9.45 oz

Width

11.02 in

12.79 in

Depth

1.97 in

1.42 in

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) Chef's Knife, Steel, Silver/Black

The size, balance and sharpness makes this new addition to our kitchen tools a favorite when preparing meals. Also loved the price!
It is the smaller blade size, combined with the wider blade width, that makes this a winner among analogues.
Great knife! Wonderful weight and fantastically sharp edge! I use it on everything!
It has a little more weight to it than what I was used to but it feels very nice and balanced.
The weight and heft of the knife feels very bad, it's too heavy for me.

Wüsthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch

Excellent knife. Good weight and size for everyday use. Use it for almost all food cutting.
In my opinion it is a perfect weight for a knife of this size, it is also perfectly balanced.
It's a beautiful weight, well balanced, made to a very high standard and easy to keep hellishly sharp with a diamond steel.
Good weight distribution at the end of the handle. Very sharp.
It is one of the heaviest knives and much heavier than analogues.

Features

Block Included

Color

Silver/Black

Number Of Pieces

Handle Type

Triple riveted

Handle Material

Hard plastic

Polyoxymethylene

Cleaning and Care

Dishwasher Safe

Hand wash

Extras

V-edge, Plain edge, Corrosion-resistant, Lifetime Warranty

Ergonomic handle design, Laser-controlled and tested cutting edge, Incredibly sharp

What customers say about "Features"

Zwilling Pro (38401-161-0) Chef's Knife, Steel, Silver/Black

The handle is much better, the knife is heavier, and the way the handle material goes to the blade allows to use it "pinch" style, pretty handy.
The handle is hefty and comfortable making it wonderful for prolonged use.
I still like this knife because the design and comfortable handle.
It is incredibly easy to clean and dry, thanks to the smooth transition.
I'm disappointed with this knife as it has so many scratches on its handle like second hand.

Wüsthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife, 8-Inch

The shape of the blade is perfect for me, and ergonomics of the handle make it comfortable and safe to use.
Nicely balanced knife. I like the handle design its very comfortable.
The knife you pick up and instantly know is among the very best. Perfect balance, finish, handle and edge and feels like it will last until hell freezes over.
Fantastic knife, used all day every day, keeps its edge very well too and handle is very comfortable.
It can be a little slippery when washing up so I always make sure I wear washing-up gloves whilst handling it.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

NSF

Other Information

Manufacturer

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MSRP

69.99 $