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Forged Serrated Bread Knife Engineered for Clean, Controlled Slicing
The ZWILLING Four Star 8-Inch Bread Knife is designed for slicing crusty loaves, soft breads, rolls, pastries, and other delicate baked goods without excessive compression or tearing. Its forged construction, serrated cutting edge, and special-formula high-carbon stainless steel blade provide the control and durability required for reliable bakery preparation, restaurant service, and high-volume kitchen use.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Product Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | ZWILLING |
| Manufacturer | ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS |
| Model / Series Line | Four Star |
| Model Number | 31076-203 |
| Product Category | Bread Knife |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Material | ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No Stain Steel |
| Blade Edge | Serrated |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Overall Product Length | 14 Inches |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene with Stainless Steel and Steel Components |
| Product Weight | 5.76 Ounces |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included Components | One ZWILLING Four Star 8-Inch Bread Knife |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified in the supplied manufacturer data |
Core Operational Features
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Forged High-Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from ZWILLING special-formula high-carbon no-stain steel for dependable strength, corrosion resistance, and consistent performance during repeated slicing tasks.
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Precision Serrated Cutting Edge: The serrated blade penetrates firm crusts while reducing pressure on softer interiors, helping preserve the structure of breads, cakes, pastries, and delicate baked products.
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Eight-Inch Working Length: The 8-inch blade provides sufficient cutting coverage for standard loaves, sandwich breads, rolls, and bakery items while remaining maneuverable on busy preparation stations.
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Controlled Lightweight Handling: At approximately 5.76 ounces, the knife supports responsive movement and reduced wrist strain during repetitive bread slicing and service preparation.
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Durable Four Star Handle: The polypropylene handle construction provides a smooth, secure gripping surface designed for controlled slicing and comfortable everyday kitchen handling.
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Dependable Forged Stability: Forged construction strengthens the transition between the blade and handle, supporting stable cutting control during repeated professional use.
Professional Kitchen Applications
Suitable for restaurant kitchens, bakeries, cafés, catering operations, hotel breakfast stations, and serious home kitchens, this knife is ideal for slicing artisan loaves, baguettes, sandwich bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods. The serrated profile helps produce clean portions while minimizing crushing, tearing, and unnecessary crumb loss.
Care & Maintenance
The knife is listed as dishwasher safe. However, hand washing with mild detergent and warm water is recommended when possible to help preserve the serrated cutting edge, blade finish, and handle condition. Dry the knife thoroughly before storage and keep the blade protected from contact with other metal utensils.