The serrated edge of the bread knife's blade allows it to slice effortlessly through crusty loaves, cakes, and even roasted meat. Crafted with beautiful and durable Italian olive wood handles, Le Creuset knives feature 64 layers of Damascus steel folded around a VG-10 steel core. Stamped in Solingen, Germany with a Rockwell hardness of 61, the knives hold a finely sharp edge and perform any kitchen task with ease. Hand-wash in warm, soapy water, and sharpen with appropriate ceramic or stone sharpeners as needed.