After a chef’s knife and a paring knife, some cooks say that the knife they most can’t live without is their bread knife. It’s a crime to ruin a fresh loaf of bread by smashing it beneath the blade of a dull knife. The wide, “low frequency” serrations on the Shun Classic Bread Knife are not only razor-sharp, but they do a much better job slicing any type of bread than a straight-edged knife. The undulating serrations provide the power you need to gently saw through a crusty loaf without tearing the tender interior. And it works equally well on very soft breads and even pastries.

Slice tender or crusty breads with no ripping, squashing, or tearing

Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge

34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade

D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won’t harbor bacteria

Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance

Handcrafted in Japan

WÜSTHOF’S best-selling collection for generations, CLASSIC full-tang knives are precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel. CLASSIC knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration.

Product Highlights:
Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steel

Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control

Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention.

Comfortable and highly-durable polyoxymethylene (POM) handle with a traditional look and feel, stickered with our red Trident logo

Full bolster and finger guard

CLASSIC IKON knives feature a distinctive, double bolster design for professional-style heft, exceptional balance and beauty. The handle is made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The elegant shape of the handle is designed for a comfortable grip.

Product Highlights:

Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steel

Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control

Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention.

The half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade and the heel bolster provides added balance

Contoured handle for comfortable fit and a more contemporary appearance

CLASSIC IKON knives feature a distinctive, double bolster design for professional-style heft, exceptional balance and beauty. The handle is made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The elegant shape of the handle is designed for a comfortable grip.

Product Highlights:

Precision-forged from a single blank of high carbon stainless steel

Full tang that is triple riveted to the handle for precise control

Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention.

The half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade and the heel bolster provides added balance

Contoured handle for comfortable fit and a more contemporary appearance