Zwilling Four Star 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife

A straight edge slips on tomato skin and crushes a soft roll; a serrated edge grips the surface and cuts. The Zwilling Four Star 5-inch serrated utility knife handles tomatoes, citrus, sandwiches, bagels and small loaves with little downward pressure, so the inside keeps its shape.

Five inches is a handy length for lunch prep and the snack board, where a bread knife is too long and a paring knife too short. The molded Four Star handle and bolster give a secure grip for the back-and-forth stroke.

The serrations stay functionally sharp much longer than a straight edge on the same foods, which keeps this knife cutting tomatoes cleanly with little maintenance.

For straight-edged trimming of the same size, see the Four Star 5-inch utility knife. For whole loaves, use the Four Star 8-inch bread knife.

SKU: 1001540

Availability: In stock

$89.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Zwilling Four Star
    • Type: Serrated utility knife
    • Blade length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
    • Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece
    • Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 57 HRC
    • Edge: serrated
    • Bolster: pronounced bolster for safety and balance
    • Handle: molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps
    • Made in: Solingen, Germany
    • Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
    • Item number: 31070-133

    Zwilling Four Star Chef’s, Utility and Paring Knives

    KnifeBladeBest for
    Four Star 4-inch Paring Knife4 in.Peeling and trimming in the hand
    Four Star 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife5 in., serratedTomatoes, citrus, sandwiches
    Four Star 5-inch Utility Knife5 in.Trimming and slicing small items
    Four Star 5.5-inch Prep Knife5.5 in.Board work on small ingredients
    Four Star 6-inch Utility Knife6 in.Sandwiches and snacks
    Four Star 7-inch Chef’s Knife7 in.A shorter all-purpose blade
    Four Star 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.All-purpose chopping and slicing

    Choosing a Zwilling Line

    All three lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened by Zwilling’s FRIODUR process.

    LineBolster and edgeHandleWho it suits
    Zwilling ProCurved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tipTriple-riveted black polymerCooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening
    Zwilling Four StarPronounced bolster that guards the fingersMolded polypropylene with no rivets or gapsKitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard
    Zwilling SpectrumCurved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per sideJute Micarta with a steel end capCooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines

    Keeping the Edge

    Serrated edges are not honed. The points of the serrations carry the cut, so the knife stays functionally sharp for a long time; when it eventually dulls, have it sharpened on equipment made for serrations.


    Care

    • Zwilling rates the knife dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing; wash with warm, soapy water and dry at once.
    • Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
    • Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 5 in.
    Blade Length (mm) No
    Blade Width (inches) 0.75
    Grind Serrated
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 57
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Ergonomic Non-Slip Polypropylene
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.5
    Brand Zwilling J.A. Henckels
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1001540
    Manufacturer's Part Number 31070-133
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $112.00

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