Wusthof Gourmet 7-Inch Offset Handle Bread/Deli Knife
A moderately priced companion to Wüsthof's renowned Classic  forged knives, this Gourmet series 7-inch bread knife has the same  full-tang, three-rivet, virtually indestructible poly handle as Classic  knives. Instead of being forged, however, Gourmet series blades are cut  from steel sheets by precision lasers. That means they have no  bolsters. But it also means they are perfectly shaped and fit handles  seamlessly. And the blades' high-carbon stainless steel is identical to  that of Wüsthof's premium knives, only thinner. The bread knife has a  raised handle for comfort when slicing through crusty loaves, making it  easier to cut cleanly through the bottom crust. The knife is  dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended to protect its edge.--Fred Brack