Wusaki Pakka X50 Bread Knife 20cm pakkawood handle

Ifndispensable in every kitchen, a bread knife is the ideal tool for cutting your bread with great precision. Its serrated blade easily penetrates the crust of the bread, which lets you obtain perfect loaves to accompany your favourite dishes. Each cut is done without crushing or squeezing the bread.

The Wusaki Pakka X50 Bread Knife is another high-quality tool from the Wusaki Pakka X50 series. This knife range is suitable for both professional and hobby cooks. The Wusaki Pakka X50 stand out for delivering a high quality performance without whils remaining quite affordable.

Made of German stainless steel, the blade is robust and durable in the long run. This type of steel is very easy to maintain (both to wash it and to sharpen it). With 15% of chromium content and 0.5% carbon content, the blade is resistant to corrosion and can remain sharp for long time. The steel is also enriched with molybdenum and vanadium to enhance its elasticity and resistance to strokes. 

Moreover, this blade has a hardness rating of 56/58 HRC on the Rockwell scale. Such level of hardness is a testament to Wusaki's expertise in producing high-quality products. As the steel is not too hard, the blade is quite easy to sharpen when needed, but in the specific case of this knife, as it has a serrated edge, you will probably never have to sharpen it after unboxing it.

To achieve the original look of the blade, a special mechanical press is used to hammer the surface. The patterns on the blade are unique to each knife, so there are not two knives that are the same. To add more, the hammered surface also reduces the stickiness of the steel surface. 

Another notable feature of this blade is its v-shaped edge. The edge is sharpened by hand with the use of grinding leather band at a lateral angle of 15° (thus an accumulated angle of 30°). This is the reason why the blade easily penetrates into the crust without disturbing its form. Its sharpness will impress you from the very first cut. 

The handle of this knife complements its smartly designed blade. It is made of pakkawood, which is a composite material highly appreciated in the culinary world. It is robust and offers a comfortable hold. The veins on the handle give it a remarkable resemblance to wood. It is also worth mentioning that this material is also known for being anti-bacterial and for its resistance against changes in temperature. The varnish on its surface adds an extra layer of protection against humidity and stains. 

Whether you are left-handed or right-handed, this Wusaki knife suits all types of cooks. The unique hammered patterns on the blade and the reddish warm tones on the handle form a beautiful contrast that embellishes the knife. In addiition, at the base (bottom) of the handle, there is an engraving of the Japanese character "Tiger", which adds even more cachet to the knife's look.

Finally, this impressive Wusaki Pakka X50 knife is perfect to offer as a gift to a loved one who is passionate about cooking. Indeed, the knife is sold in an elegant black box with foam in its interior, which makes a classy packaging that is unusual to find in the world of cutlery.

For the care and maintenance of this knife, we recommend you to wash it by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap. You can then wipe the knife with a soft cloth to dry it before storing it in a safe place. You must know that when you receive your knife, the blade will be coated with the protection oil. To get rid of it, all you need to do is to wash the blade before its first usage.

Do not hesitate to check out the entire collection of Wusaki Pakka X50 knives here at MyChefKnives.co.uk!