Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives with a 33-layer hammered stainless

with a 33-layer hammered stainless steel surface and a traditional Japanese style wooden handle

- For blades up to 32 cm (12")

As with all magnesia-bonded stones

which both benefit from a "seasoned" finish which will develop a natural yellowish discoloured patina

Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives with a 33-layer hammered stainlessAn excellent bread knife a little longer than the 8" version in most of the block kits so it's good if you're into seriously big crusty artisan breads, and yet it still fits generally easily in most knife block or other storage system. An excellent choice for an all around bread serrated knife. Note that the blade on this is also somewhat thinner than the old fashioned ugly "bread knives" that came in block sets all those years ago, so it really does