Wusthof Gourmet Bread Knife 20cm 1052045720

Wüsthof Gourmet Bread Knife 20cm is a serrated knife for crusty loaves, soft bread, cakes and firm-skinned produce. The serrated edge grips the surface so the blade can travel through without compressing the soft centre.

Arima Homewares selected this format for cooks who value a defined purpose, controlled handling and straightforward care. The 20 cm format is matched to this product's intended role.

Product Details

The Wüsthof Gourmet Bread Knife 20cm brings the Gourmet approach to a bread knife. It is designed to work with controlled technique, an appropriate board or work surface, and care suited to the product.

• Purpose: serrated knife for crusty loaves, soft bread, cakes and firm-skinned produce.
• Series construction: precisely cut stainless-steel construction with a riveted synthetic handle and lighter in-hand feel.
• Blade length: 20 cm.

Why We Love It: A Former Chef's View

Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef whose experience spans fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens, including cooking for royalty and internationally renowned artists. She and her husband built Arima around one idea: professional kitchen experience, translated into honest guidance for home cooks.

“A good bread knife should cut the crust without crushing the crumb. Use a light sawing action and let the serrations do the work; double-serrated models need even less downward pressure. For this 20 cm, I would prioritise control, fit and the task it is genuinely designed to perform.”

Arima Homewares is an Australian family-owned business operating from its Sydney warehouse since 2018 and an authorised Wüsthof stockist. Learn more about Arima Homewares.

Best For

• Bread
• Bread roll
• Cabbage
• Head of lettuce
• Pies/cakes
• Roast

Not Designed For

• Bones and frozen food
• Chopping, prying or twisting
• Flattening the loaf with excess pressure

Specifications & Care

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately.
• Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
• Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge.
• Have the serrated edge maintained by a professional experienced with quality serrated knives.
• Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.

Complete the setup with suitable knife sharpening tools and knife-friendly chopping boards.

Choosing the Right Knife

Choose a longer bread knife for large loaves and clean, uninterrupted strokes. A double-serrated edge improves grip and can reduce the pressure needed through hard crusts.

Compare the complete Wüsthof knife collection or browse the broader chef knife collection.

About Wüsthof

Founded in Solingen more than 200 years ago, Wüsthof remains family-owned in its seventh generation. Its knives are still crafted in Solingen, Germany. Gourmet uses precise laser-cut construction for a lighter, practical series covering essential and specialist shapes. Arima selects the range for quality, functionality and timeless design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bread knife best used for?

Bread, Bread roll, Cabbage, Head of lettuce.

Is this Wüsthof product made in Germany?

Wüsthof has been based in Solingen, Germany for more than 200 years. Refer to the product specifications above for the listed origin of this particular item.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Hand washing is recommended. Wash promptly with mild detergent where appropriate, then dry thoroughly before storage.

How should it be maintained?

Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water, then dry thoroughly and immediately. Use a timber or knife-friendly cutting board; avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces. Store dry in a block, guard or magnetic system that protects the cutting edge. Have the serrated edge maintained by a professional experienced with quality serrated knives. Avoid bones, frozen food, prying and twisting unless the knife is purpose-built for that task.

Does it include a warranty?

Manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms.