The WÜSTHOF Knife of the Year 2025

Knife of the Year

One serration is good. Two are better!

The WÜSTHOF Classic Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife is the genius evolution of the traditional, single-serrated blade. It was developed by us to make slicing more consistent and effortless. This knife is essential for all types of breads, baked goods, pastries, and hard-skinned produce (like butternut squash or watermelon).

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 — no crushing, pulling, or tearing. You'll notice the difference immediately! Minimal effort, minimal friction for clean, controlled cuts.

Precise and effortless slicing

As soon as you use this bread knife, the first row of serrations firmly holds your ingredient steady while the second row of serrations offers remarkably smooth, precise cuts. Whether you’re working with crusty sourdough, tender brioche, or a juicy summer melon, your blade can sail through ingredients without crushing, pulling, or tearing. 

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 flakey pastries, or break down a cantaloupe. 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 unparalleled 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.

Why this double-serrated bread knife is so impressive.

Conventional bread knives “saw” their way through breads and other foods with aggressive “teeth.” 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 means 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 — no tearing, no 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.

Genuine quality from Solingen, Germany

WÜSTHOF stands for the moment your knife glides effortlessly through fresh ingredients.  When you use a WÜSTHOF knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of the best cooking tools in the world. After two centuries and seven generations, we know exactly what it means to craft the perfect cut!

We have been developing, manufacturing, and marketing our products exclusively in Solingen — known as “The City of Blades” — since 1814. Cut by cut, this loyalty pays off in the remarkable quality and reliability of our family business.