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Long serrated 8-inch blade with triangular tip best for bread slicing

Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness

Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence

Dishwasher safe

Lifetime guarantee

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The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line. The only difference, however, is the handle style. I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference. The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found. For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle. This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model, the 8 inch bread knife, is a great knife. Many people think tomatoes are the hardest food items to clearly cut. I think bread is much more difficult; but this knife makes the task seem easy. My only quibble is the length. I find the 9 inch bread knife to be a better length for most loaves of bread.

I recommend the Wusthof 8" bread knife, but I would try out the 8 inch and the 9 inch to see which you prefer.

10 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Usual High Quality from WusthofMar 22, 2003
By H. Row "in1ear"
You can only slice crunchy crusts with a serrated blade. So obviously this is your best bet for slicing bread. But, I use my Wusthof Bread knife for cutting frozen meats and it works great for that too.
High quality steel ( x50 Cr Mo 15), high production standards. Comfortable, "familiar" Wusthof Classic 3 rivet handle construction, with a stiff backed forged blade with sturdy weight and balance for multiple uses in the kitchen.
John Row

7 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Useful bread knifeSep 29, 2001
By Kathleen Wilson Fivel
I am very happy with this knife. It is flexible enough for cutting a loaf of thick-crusted bread, and the serrations are still sharp after two years of constant use. No kitchen should be without it.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Wusthof knives make a huge differenceDec 30, 2009
By Infrequent critic
I have tried many different knives and known the frustration of trying to use a poor quality knife for kitchen prep work. Once I tried Wusthof I haven't used any other kind of knife by choice. They make prep work enjoyable and easy. This bread knife is particularly good. No more mashed bread loaves trying to cut them. The knife starts cutting as soon as it is placed on the loaf even for tougher crust breads. I can't say enough positive about these knives and this one in particular.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

It's a Wusthof--of course it's great!Oct 11, 2011
By S. Houghton
This great little bread knife has great weight and balance. It slices right through freshly baked bread without squishing the loaf down. My Wusthof knives are so beautiful and slice so cleanly that I get a thrill when I use them.

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