Product description:
A bread knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to slice fresh bread with a firm crust and a soft crumb cleanly. The VOCUT bread knife with its 20 cm blade combines a gripping serrated edge with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and a characterful olive wood handle. You slice your bread calmly, evenly and without effort – at breakfast, at supper or when preparing sandwiches.
With fresh bread you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A plain edge tends to slip on hard crust, and if you then press harder you squash the soft crumb. The result: uneven slices, crumbs on the board and a flattened loaf. The serrated edge of this bread knife tackles exactly that: its points bite into the crust straight away while the serrations separate the crumb gently. In addition, the blade is polished in the final step. This step takes time and adds cost – which is exactly why many manufacturers skip it. For you, it means a carefully finished blade that glides calmly through the bread.
The 20 cm blade is long enough for large farmhouse loaves and long baguettes. Start at the crust and use long, steady forward and backward strokes – the serrated edge does the rest. You decide how thick your slices are, from thin breakfast slices to hearty slices for a snack board. Rolls, ciabatta, plaited loaves and tin loaves are cut cleanly too. Learn more about this knife type in the knife glossary under “Brotmesser” (German) and in the FAQ, for example “Which knife for cutting bread?” (German).
The blade is made of stainless 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15 molybdenum-vanadium knife steel. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With an overall length of 33.5 cm, a blade thickness of 2 mm and a weight of approx. 100 g, the bread knife is easy to guide and stays well under control even with large loaves.
VOCUT stands for knives with an honest origin and a personal standard. The brand is led by Orazio Vella from Solingen – shaped by the craft of his father, who worked as an “Ausmacher” (knife finisher) in Solingen’s cutlery industry. Every VOCUT knife is made entirely in Solingen. That is exactly what you get with this bread knife too: not an anonymous mass-produced item, but a well-thought-out tool with Solingen character. Read more about our origin and philosophy on the page Knives from Solingen (German).
Choose between the version with individual laser engraving and the classic version without engraving. With engraving, your bread knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a housewarming or wedding gift, or for anyone who loves baking their own bread.
Product details:
- Knife type: bread knife / serrated knife
- Blade length: 20 cm
- Overall length: 33.5 cm
- Handle length: 13.5 cm
- Blade thickness: 2 mm
- Weight: approx. 100 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Edge: serrated, blade polished in the final step
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Care: not dishwasher safe, please wash by hand and oil the wooden handle occasionally
Laser engraving information:
Please check your requested text carefully before ordering: We engrave exactly what you enter. The laser engraving is placed on the back of the knife. Its position is fixed and cannot be freely selected. Individually engraved products cannot be exchanged.
Care instructions:
Wash your bread knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid, wiping from the spine towards the edge. Dry the blade and handle immediately. Do not put the knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in washing-up water. Occasionally apply a little olive oil to the olive wood handle and avoid prolonged exposure to heat or cold. Ideally cut on a wooden chopping board (German) – it protects the points of the serrated edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT bread knife 20 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives for your kitchen:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, models with the same handle character are the best fit. For rolls and small baked goods, the handy bread roll knife 11 cm is ideal; for vegetables, meat and herbs, choose the chef’s knife 20 cm or the santoku 20 cm. If you are looking for a forged bread knife, the bread knife 21 cm with forged blade is the right choice. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Bread knife from Solingen – serrated for crust, crumb and rolls
A bread knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who wants to slice fresh bread, rolls and pastries cleanly without squashing the crumb.
Whether as a serrated bread knife, bread slicing knife, serrated knife or bread knife with olive wood handle – this knife is made for farmhouse bread, sourdough, wholemeal bread, baguette, ciabatta, plaited loaves and rolls, and cuts soft and crispy crusts evenly.
The olive wood handle offers a natural look, a warm feel and a comfortable grip.
With optional laser engraving, your bread knife becomes a personal one-off – ideal as a housewarming or wedding gift, or for home bakers who appreciate honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
Which types of bread is this bread knife best suited for?
For fresh bread with a firm crust and a soft crumb – such as farmhouse bread, sourdough, wholemeal bread or baguette. Thanks to the 20 cm blade, you can slice even large loaves in one stroke. Rolls, ciabatta and plaited loaves are cut cleanly too.
Why does a bread knife have a serrated edge?
The points of the serrated edge bite into hard crust straight away instead of slipping. At the same time, the serrations separate the soft crumb with little pressure. Your slices stay even and the loaf keeps its shape. More: What is a serrated edge and when does it make sense? (German)
Can I use the bread knife for other foods as well?
Yes. The serrated edge also works well for foods with a firm skin and a soft inside, such as tomatoes, pineapple or melon, as well as for cakes and tarts. For meat, vegetables and herbs, a knife with a plain edge such as the chef’s knife or santoku is the better choice.
Can I have the serrated edge resharpened?
A serrated edge cannot be sharpened like a plain edge on a honing steel or with a pull-through sharpener. VOCUT does not resharpen serrated knives. With normal use on a wooden board, however, a bread knife stays keen for a very long time, because mainly the points of the serrations do the work. More: Can a serrated bread knife be resharpened? (German) and Does the resharpening service apply to bread knives? (German)
How do I care for the knife and the olive wood handle?
Wash the knife by hand, dry it immediately and occasionally treat the handle with a little olive oil. This keeps the wood supple and preserves its beautiful grain. The knife does not belong in the dishwasher.
Is this bread knife a good gift?
Yes, very much so. A Solingen bread knife with an olive wood handle is a classic housewarming or wedding gift. With the optional laser engraving – a name or a date, for example – it becomes a personal keepsake. Alternatively, choose the classic version without engraving. More: How does individual laser engraving work at VOCUT? (German)
Who is this bread knife the right choice for?
For anyone who regularly buys fresh bread from the bakery or bakes their own and values clean slices, a high-quality feel and genuine Solingen origin – in a family kitchen as much as for a snack board with friends.
