Wusthof African Blackwood Bread Knife

A classic amongst the range of knives that belong in every kitchen: as well as bread, this knife is suitable for use on hard-skinned vegetables and fruit, as well as for roasts, especially those with crackling. The concave (inwardly curved), serrated edge of the knife works like the teeth of a saw, but is much finer, so no pressure is required to cut any sort of bread and even a hard crust will allow a clean cut. The small blunt section at the tip of the blade is designed for extra crusty loaves. As you slice down to the bottom of the loaf, simply lift the handle up and use the blunt tip to slice through the hard bottom crust. The serrated edge of the Bread Knife guides the blade through tough crust without compressing the soft inside and leaves minimal crumbs.

• Wusthof Ikon Blackwood full-tang knives are precision forged from a single piece of exclusive Wusthof high-carbon stainless steel. The beautifully designed handles are made of Grenadill wood (African Blackwood) is one of the hardest and heaviest woods in the world, known for its extreme density and distinctive wood grain (wash by hand only). 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.
• Each Wusthof Ikon Blackwood knife features a computer controlled cutting edge to ensure the final edge of the blade is precise and uniform from the tip to the heel. The Wusthof PEtec angle and tapered cutting edge reduces drag when slicing foods, allowing for seamless and effortless cutting. Each knife blade is completely buffed and polished by hand.
• Wusthof Ikon Blackwood knives are made in Solingen, Germany with a lifetime warranty.
• Lifetime Warranty

Knife Specifications:

• Blade Construction: Fully forged German stainless steel (X50 CrMoV 15)
• Handle Construction: Contoured triple-riveted Grenadill wood (African Blackwood)
• Rockwell Hardness: 58 degrees
• Edge: PEtec angle approximately 14 degrees, serrated single bevel
• Blade Length: 8"
• Blade Height: 1.12"
• Overall Length: 12.75"
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
• Weight: 5.3 oz. (150g)
• Item number: 1010531020