Hezhen X01 Flagship Series 73 Layer Damascus Bread Knife with Olive Wood Handle

Bread knives serrated blades, are essential to various knife sets. They tend to be included in both basic and comprehensive sets since their function is specialized yet fairly essential - that is, slicing through thick crusts and delicate pastries without crushing them. While their primary use is quite specific, their utility extends to cakes, soft fruits, and some meats, making them a valuable addition to general-purpose kitchen knife sets.

• BRAND: Hezhen By XINZUO
• SERIES: X01 Series
• 73 Layers Full Tang Blade
• Center Core 14Cr14MoVNb -S35VN equivalent- with a composition of Carbon, Chromium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, and Niobium
• Outer Blade Material: 72 Layers 316/316L Stainless Steel
• Compressed Damascus Pattern
• Handle Material: Olive Wood With Mosaic Brass Rivet
• Blade Core Hardness: Up to 64 HRC & Vacuum Heat Treatment
• Blade Angle: /15° the “Golden Angle”
• 12 Processes of Manufacturing and Quality Control
• Includes Damascus: 8.5” Bread Knife

This Full Tang Bread Knife is a wonderfully versatile tool for your kitchen. Starting off with the blade, the knife features 73 individual layers of steel consisting of a centralized core with two protective layers on the outside.

The blade core is made of a 14Cr14MoVNb which mostly features Carbon and Chromium in the mix. This is offset by lower levels of Molybdenum, Vanadium, and Niobium (an alternative to Titanium). This combination is used to ensure that the edge of the blade is as sharp and durable as possible by creating stronger carbides in the steel without using too much of the free Chromium.

The excess Chromium combined with the outer stainless steel layers helps protect the blade from corrosion and rust. This makes it easier to use across a wide variety of foods without the blade oxidizing the moment you put it down. You will still need to wash and dry the blade, but it won’t need to happen as quickly as some other blades with a heavy carbon content.

The inner and outer blade sections are heat treated up to 64 HRC to ensure that the edge is retained. The early to mid-60s on the HRC scale are perfect for razor sharp edges while maintaining a lower risk of chipping.

The edge is 15° on either bevel which is often referred to as the “Golden Angle.” This angle balances sharpness and durability allowing you to cut meats and vegetables easily.

The knife is very durable, featuring a full tang blade. This adds additional support for the handle and allows the blade and handle section to be one solid piece of metal. The Olive wood is meticulously paired with the tang to keep the tang out of sight. This brings elegance to the handle’s performance.

The 8.5 inch Bread Knife blade allows you to slice through thick crusts and delicate pastries without crushing them. While their primary use is quite specific, their utility extends to cutting cakes, cutting soft fruits, and some meats, making them a valuable addition to general-purpose kitchen knife sets.

This gorgeous Damascus Bread Knife is destined to be a favorite due to its versatility in the kitchen.

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About XinZuo

XinZuo has been manufacturing kitchen knives for 20 years and have mastered the core technologies of Damascus knives, including steel and craftsmanship, blade cutting method, handle structure, blade thickness and blade angle. XinZuo has the latest and most advanced technology and design concepts and is committed to researching Damascus kitchen knives. Their products are renowned for their precise cutting, high hardness, corrosion resistance and durability.

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