Victorinox Bread and Pastry Knife 22cm Wavy Black 6.8633.22B

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Victorinox Bread & Pastry Knife 22cm Wavy Blade — 6.8633.22B A good loaf of bread deserves a knife that doesn't fight it. Push a standard straight-edged blade through a crusty artisan loaf and you'll either crush the soft crumb underneath or saw back and forth, tearing rather than cutting. This 22cm wavy-edged Victorinox is built specifically to avoid that: the scalloped serrations grip and bite into a firm crust on contact, then glide through the soft interior with almost no downward pressure needed, leaving the loaf's structure — height, crumb, texture — genuinely intact. The wavy edge is a deliberately different geometry from the pointed serrations found on cheaper bread knives — rounder, gentler scallops that saw less and slice more, reducing the tearing and crumb-scattering that frustrates anyone trying to get a clean slice off a fresh loaf. It's equally capable on sandwich bread, dense sourdough, cake layers, and pastries with a delicate crumb, making it one of the more versatile single-purpose knives in a well-stocked kitchen. The black handle is durable and secure in the hand, and the stainless steel blade resists staining and corrosion through repeated use. Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing and drying immediately after use is the better long-term habit for keeping the serrated edge performing at its best — serrated edges are notoriously difficult to re-sharpen at home, so protecting the factory edge matters more here than on a straight blade. Who This Knife Is For Home bakers and anyone who buys artisan or crusty bread regularly, cafés and bakeries needing a reliable everyday bread and pastry cutter, and households tired of crushed, ragged bread slices from a standard kitchen knife. Full Specifications Attribute Detail Brand Victorinox (Switzerland) Model / Line Bread & Pastry Knife SKU / Article No. 6.8633.22B Blade Length 22cm Blade Edge Wavy (scalloped serration) Blade Steel Stainless steel Handle Colour Black Dishwasher Safe Yes (hand-wash recommended for edge longevity) Country of Manufacture Switzerland Warranty Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects Best Uses Crusty bread, sandwich loaves, cakes, pastries with a firm exterior and soft interior Frequently Asked Questions Why wavy edge instead of standard pointed serrations? Wavy (scalloped) serrations bite into crust with less sawing and produce cleaner slices with less tearing and crumb loss than the sharper, more pointed serration style found on many budget bread knives. Can this knife also cut cake? Yes — it's genuinely dual-purpose, handling layer cakes and delicate pastries with the same clean-cutting, low-crush approach it uses on bread. Can I sharpen a serrated blade at home? Not easily — serrated edges require specialist sharpening tools or professional service. Protecting the factory edge through proper hand-washing and careful storage is the more practical approach for most households. Why not just use my regular chef's knife on bread? A straight edge tends to compress and crush a soft crumb before it can cut through a firm crust, especially on fresh, springy bread — the serrated edge avoids that compression entirely. Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya? • 100% genuine Victorinox — sourced through authorised channels • Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide • Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty • Trusted Kenyan retailer for genuine international kitchen brands Prefer a Fibrox-handled version? See the Victorinox Fibrox Bread Knife 8.5", or explore the full Victorinox range at Red Rhino.