Norvic Holkham 8" Bread Knife

• Scalloped serrations for crusty loaves and soft interiors
• Pakka wood handle with riveted construction
• Hand sharpened in Norfolk before dispatch

The Holkham combines X50 stainless steel with a Pakka wood handle for practical everyday preparation. Its familiar profile makes it a useful part of a home kitchen.

German X50 Steel. Durable Pakka Wood. Finished in Norfolk.

​The Holkham 8-inch Bread Knife is designed to solve the classic kitchen frustration: cutting crusty loaves without crushing the soft interior. But it isn't just for sourdough; this serrated blade is a versatile tool for slicing waxy skins like tomatoes, carving roast pork with crackling, or sawing through tough melon rinds. It is the essential partner to your Chef's knife.

​The Steel: German X50CrMoV15

For a serrated knife, edge retention is vital because sharpening them at home is difficult. We use German X50 stainless steel (56 HRC) for its durability. The teeth on this blade are tough enough to bite through the hardest sourdough crusts day after day without rolling or dulling. The stainless nature of the steel means it resists corrosion from acidic foods like citrus and tomatoes.

​The Serrations: Scalloped & Sharp

Unlike cheaper "saw" knives that rip the food, the Holkham features sharp, scalloped serrations. These teeth pierce the hard outer crust instantly, allowing the blade to glide through the soft crumb underneath without compressing it. This results in fewer crumbs on the board and perfect, fluffy slices every time.

​The Handle: Pakka Wood & Triple Rivets

You need a secure grip when sawing through a tough loaf. The handle uses Pakka Wood, an engineered material that is heat and moisture resistant. The classic Western profile features a full bolster and triple riveting, providing the stability and weight needed to let the knife do the work, so you don't have to force the cut.

​The Norvic Difference: Hand-Finished in Norfolk

Most mass-produced bread knives arrive with a rough, "toothy" wire edge that creates excessive crumbs. We refine this. Before shipping, every Holkham knife is processed in our Norfolk workshop. We deburr and polish the flat side of the blade on our leather honing wheels and finish with a 1-micron diamond strop. This ensures the serrations cut cleanly and smoothly, rather than tearing their way through your food.

​Specifications:

• ​Steel: German X50CrMoV15 (56 HRC)
• ​Blade Style: 8-Inch Serrated
• ​Handle: Pakka Wood (Triple Riveted)
• ​The Edge: Hand-polished and Deburred
• ​Includes: Plastic Blade Guard (Safety Tip Protector)

​Care Note: Hand wash only. The serrated edge stays sharp for years with proper care, but avoid the dishwasher to protect the handle and the steel temper.

About the finish: 1 micron refers to the size of the diamond abrasive used during finishing. It is not a measurement of the finished cutting edge.