Carl Mertens Country 8.7″ Bread Knife

Carl Mertens Country 8.7″ Bread Knife

Effortless, Clean Slices Every Time ✨

The Carl Mertens Country 8.7" Bread Knife is an essential tool for every kitchen. Designed with a razor-sharp serrated edge, this premium knife slices effortlessly through crusty loaves, soft sandwich bread, artisan boules, baguettes, pastries, and more—without crushing or tearing. 🥖🍰

Whether you're prepping morning toast or a fresh side of garlic bread, this high-performance bread knife delivers perfect slices with ease. As part of the renowned Country series, it's crafted with German precision and timeless design, making it a standout addition to any knife collection.

⭐ Key Features & Benefits

• 🍞 8.7" Precision Serrated Blade — Cuts cleanly through all bread types, from airy to dense.

• 🔥 Hot-Forged Steel Construction — Made from premium chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel for long-lasting sharpness.

• 🪵 Smoked Oak Handle — Triple-riveted, ergonomic, and uniquely grained for exceptional balance and beauty.

• ⚖️ Ideal Balance & Control — The forged bolster enhances stability and keeps your hand safely positioned.

• ✨ Extreme Sharpness — Hand-sharpened at 14° per side for smooth, effortless slicing.

• Handmade in Solingen, Germany — Crafted in the legendary “City of Blades” under strict quality standards.

🌿 The Country Line

Each knife in the Carl Mertens Country collection undergoes 40+ meticulous production steps, including forging, hardening, grinding, and hand-finishing. The result is a knife that is:

• Exceptionally sharp

• Durably constructed

• Perfectly balanced

• One-of-a-kind thanks to the natural smoked oak handle

Every blade is hot-forged from a single piece of steel and hardened to ~58° Rockwell, ensuring superior edge retention and cutting performance.

Bring professional-quality bread slicing into your home with the Country 8.7" Bread Knife—a handcrafted masterpiece built for daily use and lasting excellence. 🍞🔪✨