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White-handled serrated bread knife with triple rivets, curved bolster and full tang

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS 1009860 15 cm Bread Knife

SKU CH-W2A5-050Z1 MPN 1009860

Serrated 15 cm blade slices crusty bread and soft interiors cleanly, forged German high-carbon steel with ice-hardened edge retention, full tang stability and curved bolster for pinch-grip control

  • Product typeBread Knives
  • German-forged single-piece steel for lasting durability
  • Ice-hardened FRIODUR® blade stays sharper longer
  • Curved bolster supports pinch grip for safer cutting
  • Full tang with triple-rivet handle gives superb balance
  • High-carbon NO STAIN steel resists corrosion and staining

ZWILLING Pro Le Blanc Bread Knife

This 15 cm serrated knife is forged in Germany from a single piece of high-carbon NO STAIN steel. The SIGMAFORGE construction and ice-hardened FRIODUR blade deliver lasting sharpness and resilience. A curved bolster supports the pinch grip for safer, less fatiguing cuts. It suits home cooks and professionals who want precise slicing of crusty loaves and soft interiors.

Serrated Edge Limits

The saw-tooth profile excels at penetrating hard crusts without crushing the crumb beneath. It is not designed for fine chopping, push cuts or peeling tasks where a straight edge is required. The blade geometry favours a gentle sawing motion rather than heavy downward force. Dishwasher cycles are tolerated but hand washing preserves the edge longer.

Capacity and Headroom

The 15 cm blade length handles standard artisan loaves, baguettes and large round boules in a single stroke. Very wide country loaves may need two passes. The full tang and triple-rivet handle give ample control for daily bakery volumes but the knife is not intended for frozen foods or dense rye bricks that demand a heavier cleaver.

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Price $117.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,340 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameZWILLING
Model name1009860
Product typeBread Knives

Questions about this item

Is the 15 cm Pro Le Blanc the only length available in this series?

The listed model 1009860 is a 15 cm bread knife; other lengths would carry different model numbers.

How does the 15 cm serrated edge perform on crusty loaves and soft interiors?

The 15 cm serrated blade is designed to slice cleanly through hard crusts while preserving soft interiors without tearing.

What does the SIGMAFORGE and FRIODUR construction mean for edge retention?

Forged from a single piece and ice-hardened, the blade starts sharper, stays sharp longer, and resists corrosion.

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