The classic ikon collection was created to change the way a knife feels and how we use it.quality - made in solingen, germany. Wusthof knives are manufactured by a skilled team of 300 dedicated workers in two state-of-the-art facilities in solingen, germany. Production follows strict rules in order to achieve the finest quality, while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly. Today more than 350 forged knives are available in the wusthof assortment, along with cutting boards, knife blocks, kitchen tools, and scissors bearing the famous trident logo -- a symbol of form, function, and uncompromising quality. The logo was registered at the berlin patent office as early as 1895. Wusthof knives are the cherished tools of the world"s most distinguished chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, which is why wusthof is the official partner of the german chef"s association and supplier to the german national team of chefs, as well as other international culinary teams.