HORL®Precision for Bread Making
The HORL® Brotmesser bread knife turns every slice into a precise, controlled motion! Its 24-cm blade combines innovative geometry with a handcrafted walnut handle. Whether it’s a crispy baguette, country bread, or a soft brioche, this serrated blade handles every type of bread without turning the crumb into a battlefield.
A blade designed for every texture
The blade is made of Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, a grade prized for its suitability in cutlery. Its composition ensures good corrosion resistance with proper care, while its fine grain structure delivers a consistent and precise cutting edge. With a hardness of 59–60 HRC, it offers a good balance between edge retention, mechanical strength, and ease of maintenance.
It features a Triple Pro Cut profile based on three complementary elements:
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- Points: They grip the crust and pierce it without
- excessive
- pressure
- Waves: They glide through the crumb, minimizing tearing
- Flats: They ensure a consistent cut across varying thicknesses
This design produces clean slices while minimizing crumbs and preventing the crumb from being crushed.
The blade has a flat grind that creates a simple and stable geometry. It guides the blade through the bread without any wobbling and promotes a consistent cut across the entire width of the loaf.
Each side of the blade is sharpened at a 15° angle (for a total angle of 30°) for precise cutting. And for once, you can sharpen your bread knife with a HORL® 3 sharpener for easy maintenance!
A handcrafted handle
The handle is made of walnut, a wood prized for its warm appearance, distinctive grain, and comfortable grip. Its density provides a pleasant feel while offering a sense of solidity and stability during cutting.
Its hexagonal shape is not merely a design feature. The different facets create multiple points of contact with the hand and limit the handle’s rotation during use. This helps keep the knife better aligned, especially when slicing thick loaves or those with a tough crust. This shape also promotes a precise grip without having to squeeze the handle too tightly. Plus, it pairs perfectly with the HORL® 3 walnut knife sharpener!
Each handle is handcrafted in several steps: gluing, sanding, and then oiling. This process results in smooth edges, a comfortable surface, and a uniform finish. The natural grain of the walnut varies from piece to piece: each knife therefore has a unique appearance, while retaining the same hexagonal design and ergonomic shape.
Our Care and Sharpening Tips
Wash your walnut bread knife exclusively by handwith a soft sponge, then dry it immediately. Do not put it in the dishwasher to protect the blade and the wooden handle.
The knife can be sharpened using the HORL® 3 sharpener, taking care to maintain a 15° sharpening angle on each side. This angle gradually restores a precise cutting edge, ideal for slicing bread.
To maintain the blade regularly, use the honing surface of the HORL® sharpener. This step removes small irregularities that form on the edge during cutting and helps maintain a sharp, clean edge. A regular pass is all it takes to keep the knife in top condition for many years, without waiting until the blade has completely lost its sharpness.
HORL® Expertise
Founded in Germany, HORL® is renowned for its famous sharpeners, which make maintaining a sharp edge simple, precise, and accessible. This bread knife is an innovation from the brand, developed with the same attention to performance, ergonomics, and finish. Every detail has been carefully designed to ensure a clean cut and to prolong the pleasure of using fine kitchen tools.
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