Bread Knives: One serration is good. Two are better!

Whether you're slicing bread, cutting pastry or sponge, or tackling large fruits and vegetables, one tool you’ll always reach for is a high-quality bread knife. Its serrated edge makes light work of crusty loaves and delicate layers alike.
In this guide:
- The Intro
- Knife of the Year
- Versatility
- Powerful yet gentle
- Sharpness
- About WÜSTHOF
Now imagine a knife that takes it a step further – with micro-serrations built into the larger ones, designed to glide through with even more precision. Effortless, cleaner cuts every time. A true game-changer for your kitchen.
Look no further – the WÜSTHOF Classic Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife redefines effortless slicing. Designed with unmatched craftsmanship and innovation, its double-serrated edge can easily tackle even the crispiest crusts without crushing the delicate crumb. Experience the precision of the double-serrated blade.
“If you’ve only ever used an ordinary (in my case 60 year old, family heirloom) then coming to something that’s been properly designed and manufactured, is a revelation. Buying without trying was a leap of faith. This is the sort of money I would have bought a whole set of knives for. But I’ve never used anything like it. It’s so good.” 5 Star Review, Kitchen Knives Customer
Knife of the Year
How does it work? Instead of a single row of serrations along the cutting edge, the Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife has a second, finer row of serrations within the original row of serrations. As soon as you start slicing, the core row of serrations confidently secures your ingredient while the finer, second row of serrations ensures precision and glide – less crushing, pulling, or tearing. You’ll notice the difference immediately! Minimal effort, minimal friction for clean, controlled cuts.
Conventional bread knives “saw” their way through breads and other foods. Or they put too much strain on your ingredients with a single row of dull, rounded serrations. In other words: these knives tear, crush, and pull instead of cut. This can mean inconsistent slices, crushed food, crumbling edges, and unnecessary effort.
The WÜSTHOF Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife immediately makes an enormous difference. The innovative, double-serrated cutting edge ensures:
- Crusty loaves keep their shape — less tearing, less crushing.
- Tender baked goods such as brioche, croissants, or layer cakes are sliced gently and cleanly.
- Hard-skinned melons or pumpkins can be cut with ease.
- Large heads of lettuce, eggplants, and cabbages are prepped precisely and efficiently.
The result? Flawless cuts. Less effort. More fun in the kitchen.
This is what makes it WÜSTHOF’s Knife of the Year 2025.
The perfect knife for versatility
The double-serrated bread knife not only masters all types of bread and baked goods, but also cuts effortlessly through ripe tomatoes, large fruits, thick-skinned pumpkins, or big heads of lettuce and cabbage. Use it to slice layer cakes, cut flaky pastries, or break down a butternut squash. This knife is a true all-rounder.
Powerful yet gentle
With the double-serrated edge, you need less pressure and effort to create precise, clean cuts. This not only takes the strain off your hands, but also ensures increased control and consistent results.
Long-lasting sharpness
The precision double-serrated blade remains sharp for an exceptionally long time. This means less resharpening and more time for culinary enjoyment.
About WÜSTHOF
WÜSTHOF have spent over 200 years perfecting kitchen knives made to last a lifetime; meticulously crafted from 100% German steel in the heart of Solingen – the world-renowned City of Blades – in Germany.
At the intersection of laser precision edge technology and handcrafted artisan expertise, their manufacturing process ensures the perfect balance of technology and touch, culminating in the indescribable moment that is the ‘cutting moment’ of a WÜSTHOF knife.
Remarkable durability (58 Rockwell Hardness in their Classic series) and yet exceptional agility.
Comfortable ergonomics and yet sensational sharpness.