Franz Gude 12.6" Large Bread Knife with Olive Wood Handle, Ambidextrous

Gude knives, for over 100 years and to this day, are drop forged in Solingen, Germany. This LARGE bread knife is no exception. In 1931, Franz Gude, the son of founder Karl Gude, invented a unique grinding stone that would produce what is now the most commonly used serrated edge today. Deemed "The Bread Saw", this Gude bread knife is big. It is designed to tackle any and all loaves of crusty breads. It will slice cleanly, efficiently and with authority. This is one of the only high quality ambidextrous bread knives made. This particular model features a double-bevel serration (16 degrees on both sides), therefore it will not "steer" in either direction. Made in Solingen, Germany.

Maker: Gude
Origin: Solingen, Germany

Construction: Drop Forged
Blade Steel: High Carbon Chrome Vanadium Molybdenum Stainless Steel
Hardness: 57-58 HRC
Edge: Double-Bevel Serrated Edge, Even (50/50)
Edge Angle: 16 Degrees (Each Side)
Handle: Full-Tang Italian Olive Wood
Bolster: Integral Full Bolster (Stainless Steel)

Blade Length: 12.6" (320mm)
Blade Height: 1.8" (46mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 17.6" (447mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.7mm at Heel
Weight: 14.3 oz. (406g)

Care: Wash & dry by hand. Not dishwasher safe.

Item number: 7431/32RL