Ably slicing through thick-crusted country loaves and crispy baguettes, this bread knife also easily slices thick-skinned produce and cuts cakes into layers. The long, serrated blade saws smoothly without crushing. Forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, the blade is ice-hardened for durability and given a laser-controlled edge for long-lasting sharpness. The seamless ergonomic black handle provides a comfortable grip as you cut.ZWILLING of Germany has been crafting fine blades for nearly three centuries.