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The Karaca Refika Bread Knife is a 190mm serrated blade with high carbon stainless steel construction for commercial bakery and pastry operations. The 23mm width and 2mm thickness provide structural rigidity during repetitive slicing of crusty artisan loaves, sourdough rounds, and dense baked goods. Used in bakery finishing stations, hotel pastry sections, and sandwich prep areas where consistent portion control is required.
Commercial Application
Bakery staff use this knife at packing stations to portion finished loaves without crushing internal crumb structure. The serrated edge cuts through hard crusts while maintaining clean slice edges required for retail presentation and portion accuracy.
During morning production runs, bakers slice 30-50 loaves per shift for retail display or sandwich prep. The blade length handles standard 800g–1kg loaves in single passes, reducing handling time at the packing bench.
Key Operational Advantages
- 190mm blade length covers standard commercial loaf widths in one cutting motion
- High carbon stainless steel edge holds sharpness through 200+ loaves between maintenance
- 23mm blade width provides lateral stability during downward cutting pressure on dense crusts
- 2mm thickness reduces drag resistance through soft crumb after initial crust penetration
- Serrated edge design maintains cutting performance on hard crusts without frequent resharpening
- 2-year commercial warranty covers blade integrity under daily bakery use
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | 000001000018639001 |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
Construction & Build Quality
The blade is manufactured from high carbon stainless steel with increased edge retention compared to standard cutlery grades. The brown handle provides visual contrast for knife identification in multi-tool commercial environments. Construction meets CE hygiene standards for commercial food contact surfaces.
- High carbon stainless steel resists corrosion in humid bakery environments
- Fixed tang construction withstands repetitive downward cutting force
- Brown handle material offers grip texture during extended slicing operations
- Hand wash specification preserves blade edge geometry and handle bonding integrity
Suitable Operations
- Bakeries
- Hotel pastry kitchens
- Restaurant pastry sections
- Patisseries
- Commercial production facilities
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies this knife from UK inventory to bakeries, hotels, and catering operations across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East, and Africa. Multiple unit orders ship consolidated for bakery fitouts and kitchen refurbishment projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What blade length is suitable for commercial sourdough loaves?
A: The 190mm blade length handles standard 800g–1.2kg round sourdough loaves in single passes. Larger 1.5kg+ loaves may require two cutting motions depending on loaf diameter.
Q: How many loaves can this knife slice before requiring sharpening?
A: High carbon steel maintains cutting performance through approximately 200–250 crusty loaves under normal bakery use. Actual resharpening intervals depend on crust hardness and cutting technique.
Q: Can this knife be used in continuous production shift work?
A: The blade construction supports full 8-hour bakery shifts with repeated slicing tasks. Hand wash between shifts preserves edge geometry and prevents handle deterioration from commercial dishwasher heat.
Q: Does the serrated edge require specialist sharpening equipment?
A: Serrated edges require tapered sharpening tools or professional knife services. Most bakeries send serrated knives for external sharpening every 3–6 months depending on production volume.
Q: What is the warranty coverage for commercial bakery use?
A: The 2-year warranty covers manufacturing defects and blade integrity failures under normal commercial bakery operations. Damage from improper sharpening, dishwasher use, or misuse is excluded.