Zwilling Spectrum 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife

Tomatoes, peaches, bagels and salami share a problem: a tough or slick outside over a soft inside. The Zwilling Spectrum 5-inch serrated utility knife starts the cut with its scalloped teeth, so a tomato slice stays round and a bagel stays airy.

It is also the knife for lemons and limes at the bar, small dinner rolls and cured sausage that slides under a straight edge. The textured Jute Micarta handle stays secure through acidic, juicy work.

The serrations stay functionally sharp much longer than a straight edge on the same foods, so the knife needs little maintenance.

For straight-edged trimming, see the Spectrum 6.5-inch utility knife. For whole loaves, use the Spectrum 8-inch bread knife.

SKU: 1033079

Availability: In stock

$144.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Zwilling Spectrum
    • 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; steel produced with a 50% reduction in CO2 footprint
    • Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 55 to 58 HRC
    • Edge: scalloped serrations
    • Bolster: curved bolster that supports a pinch grip
    • Handle: Jute Micarta with a lattice texture, triple-riveted, with a stainless steel end cap
    • Made in: Germany
    • Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
    • Item number: 1033079

    Zwilling Spectrum Knives

    KnifeBladeBest for
    Spectrum 3-inch Kudamono Parer3 in.Straight-edged fruit and garnish work
    Spectrum 4-inch Paring Knife4 in.Peeling and trimming in the hand
    Spectrum 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife5 in., serratedTomatoes, bagels, citrus
    Spectrum 5.5-inch Prep Knife5.5 in.Mincing and small board work
    Spectrum 6.5-inch Utility Knife6.5 in.Slicing and trimming
    Spectrum 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku7 in.Push cuts through vegetables
    Spectrum 8-inch Chef’s Knife8 in.All-purpose chopping and slicing
    Spectrum 8-inch Bread Knife8 in., serratedCrusty loaves and soft bread

    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

    • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry at once; Zwilling recommends hand washing for the Jute Micarta handle.
    • 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) 5.1 in.
    Blade Length (mm) No
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Serrated
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Rockwell Hardness 57
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Black Jute Micarta
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Zwilling J.A. Henckels
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU 1033079
    Manufacturer's Part Number 1033079
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $183.00

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