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The Tramontina Stainless Steel Bread Knife, Inox (Model: 000001000231558001) is an 8-inch serrated blade designed for commercial bakeries, hotel buffet stations, and high-volume catering prep areas. Manufactured by Karaca to CE standards, the knife processes artisan loaves, crusty breads, and dense baked goods without compression. Kitchen supervisors and catering managers use it where consistent portioning and clean presentation are required.
Commercial Application
Commercial bread service demands blades that maintain edge geometry through repeated slicing of hard crusts and soft interiors. This knife handles sourdough rounds, baguettes, focaccia, and ciabatta during prep and plating stages without tearing crumb structure.
Deployed at buffet carving stations, sandwich prep lines, and banquet assembly areas where uniform slice thickness affects portion control and visual presentation. The serrated edge cuts through frozen bread products and day-old stock without requiring excessive downward pressure.
Key Operational Advantages
- 8-inch stainless steel blade suitable for commercial dishwasher cycles
- Serrated edge maintains cutting performance through high-volume slicing
- CE-certified construction meets UK, EU, NSF (USA), and CSA (Canada) hygiene standards
- Polywood handle resists moisture absorption in humid prep environments
- Blade length accommodates artisan loaves up to 25 cm diameter
- Dishwasher-safe materials reduce manual cleaning labour
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | 000001000231558001 |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
Construction & Build Quality
Blade fabricated from food-grade stainless steel with serrated edge geometry engineered for fibrous and crusty textures. Polywood handle bonded to tang using commercial food-safe adhesive rated for repeated thermal shock.
- Stainless steel blade resists staining from acidic doughs
- Polywood handle withstands commercial dishwasher temperatures
- Full-tang construction for durability under lateral cutting stress
Suitable Operations
- Commercial kitchens
- Hotel prep areas
- Restaurant kitchens
- Catering production facilities
- Food processing operations
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies commercial kitchenware to buyers across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East, and Africa. This Karaca-manufactured knife ships from UK inventory with CE certification documentation included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What stainless steel grade is used in the blade?
A: Blade uses food-grade stainless steel meeting CE hygiene standards for commercial food contact. Karaca specifies corrosion-resistant alloy suitable for acidic dough exposure and commercial dishwasher cycles.
Q: Can this knife handle frozen bread products?
A: Serrated edge cuts through semi-frozen loaves and par-baked items. Blade should reach ambient temperature before use to prevent thermal stress fractures in steel.
Q: Is the handle suitable for wet commercial prep areas?
A: Polywood handle resists moisture absorption and maintains grip when damp. Material withstands commercial dishwasher cycles without swelling or cracking.
Q: What is the blade length and slicing capacity?
A: 8-inch (20 cm) blade accommodates artisan loaves up to 25 cm diameter. Serration depth suited for crusty sourdough and dense rye breads.
Q: Does this knife require sharpening or maintenance?
A: Serrated edge maintains cutting performance longer than straight blades. Professional sharpening services recommended every 12-18 months in high-volume operations.