David Mellor Bread Knife

Ice-hardening is a specialized heat-treatment process that refines the steel's microstructure. For you, this means the blade is significantly more durable and holds a sharp edge much longer than standard stainless steel, so you won't need to sharpen it as frequently.

The internal backweight is designed to counterbalance the weight of the long blade. It prevents the knife from feeling blade-heavy, giving you much better control and stability when slicing through tough, crusty loaves.

While the acetal resin handle is durable, we strongly recommend hand-washing this knife. Dishwashers can dull the blade's edge over time and the harsh detergents may degrade the finish of the handle.

A full-length tang means the steel of the blade extends all the way through the handle. This provides superior structural integrity and balance, ensuring the knife won't snap or loosen at the handle joint even with heavy, daily use.

The 13.5-inch length is generous, but it is actually ideal for bread knives. It allows you to complete a full slicing motion across large loaves without having to saw back and forth, which results in cleaner, more professional-looking slices.