Have you ever heard the saying "The best thing since sliced bread ..."? You can make every day the best day when you slice into a loaf of freshly baked bread using the WÜSTHOF Gourmet Grey 8" Bread Knife. The serrated edge of the blade helps to cut cleanly into the crusty exterior without flattening the soft interior. Expand your current knife collection with this addition from one of WÜSTHOF's lighter, more economical versions of WÜSTHOF's forged knives. The laser-cut stamped blade is constructed of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel & triple-riveted to the handle for stability.
The WÜSTHOF Gourmet Series is seen as the introductory line for home chefs just starting to build their cutlery collection. With a reasonable price point and riveted handles that are also used in the WÜSTHOF Classic Series, these knives are a great starting point for any cutlery enthusiast. One of the biggest benefits of the Gourmet Series is that it offers a huge range of knives and knife sets. Each knife in this line is stamped as opposed to forged and while this means they won’t retain their edge as long, WÜSTHOF makes these blades with high-quality steel as their other knives, ensuring that, with proper care, these knives can outlast their competitors. The WÜSTHOF Gourmet Series is a great choice for anyone looking for more cutlery options and are willing to care for their knives in the long term.
WÜSTHOF Gourmet 8" Bread Knife (Grey) Features:
New & improved look!
Bread knife slices effortlessly thru tough crust without compressing the soft bread inside, leaving minimal crumbs
Serrated edge blade has small, saw-like teeth to slice cleanly through food with delicate textures without damaging soft insides
Synthetic Grey handles
Laser-cut stamped blade constructed of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
Full tang knife triple riveted to the handle
Proprietary state-of-the-art Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) creates a blade that is 20% sharper with 2xs the edge retention
Lighter, more economical version of WÜSTHOF's forged knives
Handle length: 4.9"
Blade length: 8"
Blade width: 1"
Rockwell hardness: 56 HRC
Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry
Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink
Safely store your knife using a storage solution
Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo
Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best
Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener