Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives which both benefit from a

which both benefit from a "seasoned" finish which will develop a natural yellowish discoloured patina

An ideal first knife

and the stainless steel tang inside the handle means that any moisture will be less likely to result in premature pitting or damage to the handle

If you want a diamond sharpener

The perfect companion to a Santoku or Chef's knife

Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives which both benefit from aAn excellent bread knife a little longer than the 8" version in most of the block kits so it's good if you're into seriously big crusty artisan breads, and yet it still fits generally easily in most knife block or other storage system. An excellent choice for an all around bread serrated knife. Note that the blade on this is also somewhat thinner than the old fashioned ugly "bread knives" that came in block sets all those years ago, so it really does