HENCKELS Statement 8 Inch Bread Knife

Overview

Not a forged knife, this bread knife has a single-piece stamped blade with long serrations and a full tang. The handle has traditional triple rivets and a stainless steel end cap.

Long serrations are meant for slicing through sourdough, ciabatta and other thick crusts without crushing the crumb. A lighter stamped build suits quick, controlled strokes. The warranty is for life against defects, and the knife also handles cakes.

Who it's for

Households that buy fresh bread and want a long serrated knife that goes in the dishwasher. A professional baker wanting a heavy, forged blade might prefer something else.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Serrations bite into the crust and cut by sawing action, so a hard loaf yields without squashing the soft inside. A full tang adds balance through the handle, and stamped construction holds total weight down. Neat slices depend on using the full length of the blade.

Where it stands among bread knives

• #9 most-searched brand and model of the 9 bread knives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

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Specifications