Designed to be an extension of the hand and eliminate fatigue, the German-made Viking Professional 8.5″ Bread Knife offers uncompromising cutting performance in both home and professional kitchens. Little to no weight on the upward lift when in use thanks to the exceptional balance between blade and handle. Blade features a 15-degree serrated cutting edge that is heat hardened under inert gas to ensure strength and durability. Cutting edge angle and Rockwell hardness rating of 55-56 of the blades deliver the sweet spot between edge retention and sharpening ease. – 40083-3208 – 1 – B190