Opinel "Les Forgés" Bread Knife

Made in France Opinel "Les Forgés" Bread Knife Excellent for breads of all kinds Top quality serrated teeth Slight curve for enhanced & effective slicing  8" length blade made of stainless steel - Fully hot-forged from X50CrMoV15 steel - Full tang blade - Rockwell Hardness between 57 and 59 HRC  Heat-treated & stained beech wood handle Includes leather sheath & gift box Product Description Specs A special Opinel Les Forgés bread knife with a full tang blade. This knife has tough serrated edges used on all kinds of breads & is great on tough coarse surfaces & crusts. Fully hot-forged from X50CrMoV15 stainless steel. It also features a slightly curved blade which enables effective slicing when using. The handsome stained Olive wood handle is varnished for a most beautiful look. The Opinel knife is rich in history & has been in use for over 100 years by many alike!  Made in France *Important! Care for your stainless steel knives!*    The knife blade is made of stainless steel and will not rust, although try to avoid leaving the knife in moist & damp environments for too long, and the wood may expand or contract too if the knife is left out in extreme weather conditions for an amount of time. It is also a good idea to try & wipe the blade dry after each use. Model # Blade Length Blade Thickness Handle Length Overall Length Model # Opinel "Les Forgés" Bread Knife 8" 1/16" 5-1/4" 13-1/4" 002284