The MIYABI 5000MCD bread knife has a long, strong blade. The serrated edge is able to cut through thick, crusty bread easily and evenly and is ideal for every-day kitchen use. The knife has a traditional, practical design and cuts precisely and efficiently. It also features an impressively ergonomic masur birch handle. The lines and stripes that cross the handle are a key design feature of the MIYABI 5000MCD bread knife. The blade's exceptionally hard core is made from micro carbide MC63 powder steel, a steel of above-average performance that easily meets the requirements of a professional kitchen. The core of the knife is encased by one hundred layers of steel, all of different grades and hardness/The unique blade measures 23 cm in length. It can cut through firm bread crusts and easily carve bread into ready-to-serve slices. Optimum performance is ensured by the high-quality materials used to make the knife.