WÜSTHOF PARTNER 8" Bread Knife Fully forged bread knife with a fine serrated edge, half bolster, and full-tang handle, made in Solingen, Germany The WÜSTHOF PARTNER 8" Bread Knife cuts through crusty loaves, soft bread, cakes, pastries, and firm-skinned produce without pulling or compressing the interior. Its finely serrated forged blade provides the reach needed for full loaves, while the ergonomic handle and half bolster keep the knife balanced and controlled. Why Order from Design & Grace Authorized WÜSTHOF retailer: We sell genuine WÜSTHOF cutlery backed by the manufacturer's full warranty. Ships from Texas: Your knife is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. Real customer support: Our team can help with knife selection, safe storage, sharpening, and long-term care. Controlled Slicing Without Crushing The 8-inch blade gives you enough length to work through sandwich loaves, sourdough, baguettes, cakes, and pastries in smooth strokes. Its fine serrations grip firm crusts and skins while reducing pressure on softer interiors. The blade also handles larger produce with resistant skins, including squash. Its 1.77-inch width and balanced forged construction provide more control than a thin stamped bread knife. Signature Features 8-inch serrated blade: Provides useful reach for full loaves, cakes, pastries, and larger produce. Fine serrated edge: Cuts through crusts and firm skins without pulling or compressing softer interiors. Fully forged construction: Forged from a single piece of WÜSTHOF steel for strength, balance, and dependable daily use. Half bolster: Adds weight and control while keeping the knife comfortable through longer slicing tasks. Full tang: The steel extends through the handle to provide stability and a secure feel. Ergonomic handle: Shaped for a comfortable grip and controlled slicing. 58 HRC hardness: The blade is hardened to 58 on the Rockwell scale for durability and edge retention. Made in Solingen, Germany: Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center. Best for Bread: Slicing soft sandwich loaves, crusty sourdough, baguettes, and rolls without compressing the crumb. Cutting: Portioning cakes, pastries, and other foods with delicate interiors. Vegetables: Cutting through firm-skinned produce such as butternut squash with controlled pressure. A Forged Bread Knife for Regular Use Most bread knives are light stamped tools. The PARTNER brings forged construction, a half bolster, and a full tang to a blade used for more than bread. It has the balance for regular countertop use and the versatility to move from morning loaves to cakes, pastries, and larger produce. From Our Founder "A bread knife needs to grip the crust without flattening everything underneath it. The forged construction gives this one noticeably better balance, especially when you are cutting dense loaves or larger produce." Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace Ships from Texas with Confidence Your WÜSTHOF bread knife is carefully packed at our Texas facility to protect the serrated edge, handle, and factory finish during transit.