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Commercial-Grade Serrated Bread Knife Engineered for Clean, Consistent Slicing
The WÜSTHOF Gourmet 9-Inch Serrated Bread Knife is designed for controlled slicing through crusty breads, soft loaves, rolls, cakes, and other delicate baked goods. Its long serrated stainless steel blade creates a steady sawing action that reduces crushing and tearing, helping professional kitchens maintain clean presentation and consistent portions during preparation and service.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | WÜSTHOF |
| Model / Series Line | Gourmet |
| Model Number | 4145-7 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4145 |
| Product Category | Serrated Bread Knife |
| Construction Type | Stamped |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Serrated |
| Blade Length | 9 Inches |
| Overall Product Length | 14.1 Inches |
| Handle Material | Synthetic |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Product Weight | 167 Grams |
| Included Components | One Bread Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Recommended Cleaning Method | Hand wash and dry promptly |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied manufacturer data |
Core Operational Features
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Long Serrated Cutting Edge: The 9-inch serrated blade moves efficiently through crisp crusts and soft interiors while helping reduce compression, tearing, and uneven slicing.
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Stamped Stainless Steel Construction: Manufactured from stainless steel using a stamped construction method for lightweight handling, practical durability, and controlled movement during repeated slicing tasks.
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Clean Portioning Performance: The extended blade length supports smooth, continuous strokes across larger loaves, cakes, pastries, and other wide-format foods.
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Secure Synthetic Handle: The black synthetic handle provides a stable gripping surface for improved control during repetitive prep and service applications.
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Lightweight Operational Balance: At 167 grams, the knife offers comfortable maneuverability for frequent slicing without adding excessive hand and wrist strain.
Professional Kitchen Applications
Ideal for bakery stations, cafés, restaurants, catering operations, sandwich preparation areas, and serious home kitchens, this knife is suited for slicing artisan bread, baguettes, sandwich loaves, brioche, cakes, pastries, and soft-skinned produce. The serrated edge is especially effective when a clean cut is required without applying heavy downward pressure.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife with warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge after use. Dry it thoroughly before storage to protect the blade and handle. Do not place the knife in a dishwasher, as prolonged heat, moisture, and aggressive detergents may affect the cutting edge and handle materials.