Whether you fancy yourself an artisan bread-maker or one who's proud to produce a loaf from a favorite local bakery, you'll want to present the tempting result at the table, along with a handsome knife that's fit for the task. As any baker knows, bread stays fresher when it's left whole until the last minute and cut immediately before serving. This 8" blade is long enough to comfortably cross-slice peasant loaves, broad brioches, or smaller boules; admirably rigid, to ensure straight cuts; and finished with a superb scallop edge that will easily slip through the crispiest crusts. Features of SIGMAFORGE?? knives are:New one piece constructionHigh forging precisionHigher stability of bladePerfect geometryImproved steel structure for less metal fatigueImproved cutting-edge retention and lasting sharpnessImproved weight and balanceFRIODUR?? ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties and more blade strength