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Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife, White
$115.00
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Part number: 1040201614
- Fine serrated edge
- 5.5-inch blade
- Forged construction
- 58 HRC hardness
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife, White
Forged 5-inch serrated utility knife with a white handle, made in Solingen, Germany
The WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife handles foods with firm skins and soft interiors without requiring a full-length bread knife. Its fine serrated edge cuts cleanly through tomatoes, fruit, rolls, sandwiches, pizza, and dry sausage, while the compact forged blade remains easy to control.
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Why Order from Design & Grace
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Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife, White
A Compact Serrated Knife for Daily Use
The 5.5-inch blade gives you enough length for sandwich rolls and smaller portions of bread without the size of a traditional bread knife. Its narrow 0.8-inch profile also works well for slicing tomatoes, citrus, firm fruit, cured sausage, and other foods that can compress beneath a straight edge.
The forged construction and bolster give the knife the weight and balance of the WÜSTHOF CLASSIC series, paired with a clean white handle.
Wüsthof CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife, White
More Useful Than a Full-Size Bread Knife
This is the serrated knife to keep close when an 8-inch or 9-inch bread knife is larger than the job. It moves easily from breakfast rolls and tomatoes to sandwiches, fruit, and snack-board preparation.
What stands out
Signature Features
Fine serrated edge
Cuts through crusts, firm skins, and soft interiors with less pressure and tearing.
5.5-inch blade
Compact enough for controlled prep with enough length for rolls, sandwiches, and smaller breads.
Forged construction
Made using WÜSTHOF's forged production method for strength, balance, and lasting use.
58 HRC hardness
The blade is hardened to 58 on the Rockwell scale.
White CLASSIC handle
A bright alternative to the traditional black handle while retaining the familiar CLASSIC shape.
Made in Solingen, Germany
Manufactured by WÜSTHOF in its historic German knife-making center.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Everyday slicing when a compact serrated blade offers better control.
Pizza
Cutting smaller pizzas, flatbreads, and crisp crusts.
Product details
Specifications
- Product Type
- Serrated utility knife
- Series
- WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
- Blade Length
- 5.5 in
- Blade Width
- 0.8 in
- Handle Length
- 3.9 in
- Edge Type
- Serrated
- Production Method
- Forged
- Blade Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Handle Color
- White
- Country of Origin
- Germany
From Our Founder
"This compact serrated knife solves a very specific problem. It cuts tomatoes, rolls, and sandwiches cleanly without asking you to reach for a full-size bread knife."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash and towel-dry immediately.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store in a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Have the serrated edge sharpened as needed using a suitable method.
Do not leave the knife soaking in the sink.
Avoid abrasive sponges.
Avoid metal, glass, bamboo, and other very hard surfaces.
Store in a knife block, blade guard, drawer insert, or magnetic storage system.
Have the serrated edge sharpened as needed using a suitable method.
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the CLASSIC 5" Serrated Utility Knife best used for?
It is useful for slicing tomatoes, rolls, sandwiches, citrus, firm fruit, cured sausage, and other foods with resistant skins or crusts and softer interiors. Its compact blade offers more control for smaller foods than a full-size bread knife.
How does this knife differ from the regular CLASSIC Utility Knife?
The Serrated Utility Knife uses a toothed cutting edge that grips firm skins and crusts, making it useful for tomatoes, bread rolls, and sandwiches. The regular plain-edge Utility Knife is better suited to clean slicing, trimming, and detailed preparation of ingredients that do not need serrations.
Can this serrated utility knife replace a bread knife?
It works well for smaller rolls, sandwiches, and compact baked goods. For large artisan loaves, baguettes, and substantial cakes, an 8-inch or 9-inch bread knife provides more cutting length.
Can the serrated blade be sharpened?
Yes, but the serrated edge requires appropriate sharpening equipment and technique. It should not be sharpened in the same way as a conventional plain-edge utility knife. Specialist sharpening is a suitable option when needed.
