Wusthof Classic Bread Knife

Wusthof Classic Bread Knife A staple of any kitchen, the Wusthof Classic Bread Knife is perfect for cleanly slicing bread and other delicate foods without tearing them to shreds. The incredibly sharp, serrated edge allows for an easy cut through crusty food like a traditional roast, crispy bread, and even tomatoes if you do not have a tomato knife handy. Light in the hand, but with plenty of heft for balance, the Wusthof Classic Bread Knife will be one of the most-used blades in your arsenal. The forged steel blade works well for large and small tasks alike but is also small enough to place on the table with a bread board. Lifetime Wusthof Guarantee. Wusthof item number 1040101020, previously 4149-7. Wusthof Classic Series Features Every Wusthof Classic knife is forged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon steel to ensure outstanding strength, balance and heft. The Classic black handles are made of synthetic material triple riveted to the full tang for a seamless and hygienic fit. Not only comfortable to hold, but the skillfully honed by hand blades are also incredibly sharp, and are easily resharpened. Made in Solingen, Germany, Lifetime Guarantee. Why Choose a Forged Steel Knife? Wusthof forged knives start with quality steel that undergoes extreme heat and hand moulding to enhance the flexibility, density, and hardness of the blade. Forged knives are hand crafted and offer greater strength and durability as well as better balance, a heavier feel and lasting sharpness compared to stamped cutlery. The tang of a forged knife always extends into the handle to improve the balance and ergonomics. About Wusthof Forged Knives Each Wusthof knife is precision forged from a single piece of chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel. This specialized high carbon, stain-resistant alloy ensures that the critical characteristics of each Wusthof knife are right there from the beginning: razor sharp, long-lasting cutting edge that is both highly stain resistance and easily restorable (able to be sharpened). This formula is imprinted on each forged blade is the following world-renowned Wusthof steel formula: X50 CrMoV15 X = Stainless Steel Mo = Molybdenum 50 = 0.5% carbon - significant for sharpness V = Vanadium for hardness and edge retention Cr = Chromium for stain-resistance 15 = Contents of chromium (15%)