Product description:
A bread knife from Solingen is exactly the right choice when you want to cut bread with a firm crust cleanly without squashing the soft crumb. The VOCUT bread knife with its 21 cm forged blade combines precise cutting performance with genuine Solingen craftsmanship and an olive wood handle. You work more calmly, more cleanly and with much more control.
When cutting bread you quickly notice whether a knife is really made for the job. A plain or dull blade slips on hard crust, you press harder – and the soft crumb gets flattened, the slices turn out crooked and crumble. The serrated edge of this forged bread knife tackles exactly that: the points of the serrations bite into the crust straight away and separate the crumb with long, steady strokes without squashing it. Finally, the edge is honed by hand in Solingen. During the hand honing (German), an experienced specialist checks the edge and gives it the final touch. For you, this means an even, fine edge and a smoother cutting feel.
The 21 cm blade is long enough for large farmhouse loaves, sourdough and long baguettes. Start at the crust and use the pull cut (German) with long forward and backward strokes – the serrated edge (German) does the rest. You cut thin breakfast slices just as cleanly as hearty slices for a snack board, plus rolls, ciabatta or plaited loaves. 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 at 56–58 HRC. This gives you a good balance of cutting performance, stability and everyday practicality. The blade is forged: a red-hot steel blank is shaped under high pressure – this makes the knife stable, well balanced and durable. The handle made of Italian olive wood feels pleasantly warm in the hand, and its natural grain makes every knife unique. With a blade height of 2.8 cm, a blade thickness of 3 mm and a weight of approx. 150 g, the knife stays easy to control.
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 gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers.
Product details:
- Knife type: forged bread knife
- Blade length: 21 cm
- Handle length: 12 cm
- Blade height: 2.8 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: approx. 150 g
- Blade material: stainless molybdenum-vanadium knife steel 1.4116 / X50CrMoV15
- Hardness: 56–58 HRC
- Manufacture: forged blade
- Edge: serrated, hand-honed
- Handle material: Italian olive wood
- Origin: made entirely in Solingen, Germany
- Personalisation: available with or without laser engraving
- Resharpening service: not possible (serrated edge)
- 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 knife with a soft sponge, warm water and a little washing-up liquid. 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 or plastic board (German) – it protects the edge.
Further guidance: How do I care for an olive wood handle? (German)
What is included:
- 1 × VOCUT Bread Knife 21 cm with olive wood handle in your selected version (with or without laser engraving)
Matching knives from the forged VOCUT series:
If you want to complete your set sensibly, these models are the best fit: the chef’s knife 21 cm as the large all-rounder, the santoku 16 cm for precise push cuts, the nakiri 16 cm for lots of vegetables and the 5-piece knife set, if you want several forged knives at once. You will find all models in the overview Knives with olive wood handle; for personal gifts or knives with names and logos, take a look at the page Individual laser engraving.
Bread knife from Solingen – forged, with a serrated edge
A bread knife from Solingen stands for precise workmanship, durable materials and reliable cutting performance. This model is ideal for anyone who regularly cuts fresh bread with a firm crust.
Whether as a bread knife, serrated bread knife, bread slicer or forged bread knife with olive wood handle – this knife is made for farmhouse bread, sourdough, baguette, ciabatta, rolls and plaited loaves and supports you with clean, controlled cuts.
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 gift for anyone who appreciates honest Solingen quality.
You will find more models under Knives from Solingen and Knives with olive wood handle.
Frequently asked questions:
Why does the 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)
Why is a 21 cm blade useful on a bread knife?
With a 21 cm blade you can cut large loaves and long baguettes in a few steady strokes. You saw less and the slices are more even.
What does “forged” mean for this bread knife?
The blade is shaped from a red-hot steel blank under high pressure. Forged knives are stable, well balanced and durable. More: What is the difference between forged and stamped? (German)
Can I have the bread knife 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 – forged ones included. 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 bread knife from Solingen with an olive wood handle is a high-quality gift for home cooks, barbecue fans and food lovers. 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 loves good bread – for breakfast, a snack board or guests – and wants a forged serrated bread knife with genuine Solingen origin.
