Anyone who picks up theAmici Double-SerratedBreadKnife will be surprised by its unique effectiveness.Whilemost breadkniveshavesingleserration, our innovative, precision-sharpened, double-serrated blade features a second serration along the knifes edge, making it especially efficient for slicing through soft bread and crusty loaves alike — without crushing or tearing. (Insider tip: you can also use it to slice thoselarger,tough-skinned gourds, like pumpkins and butternut squash!)A full bolster – the thicker area between the blade and the handle on forged knives – protects your fingers during any slicing or carving. The custom-grained Calabrian olive wood handle is naturally water-resistant and antibacterial, and its organic shape fits comfortably in hands of any size.