Messermeister Offset Bread Knife Custom 20 cm
Slice a crispy crust cleanly without crumbs or pressing
Swap handle scales and screws to give your knife its own look
The stonewashed blade keeps looking good even after heavy use
Not dishwasher safe — hand wash the knife and dry it immediately
Forget the pushing and twisting with a regular knife: the Messermeister Offset Bread Knife Custom 20 cm glides through any crust as if it were butter - and your knuckles never touch the cutting board. This is the bread knife that makes your kitchen life quieter, cleaner, and much more enjoyable. Made in Solingen, customisable to your taste, and featuring a stonewashed blade that still looks sharp after years of use. Say goodbye to crumbs, unevenly sliced bread, and sore fingers.
Why This Bread Knife Changes Everything
- Offset design - more space, more control - The handle is positioned higher than the blade, keeping your knuckles free and allowing you to saw all the way through to the board. No more half slices.
- Effortlessly through any crust - The serrated edge bites into a crispy baguette, a thick sourdough crust, or a firm tomato - without pressing, without tearing.
- Your knife, your look - Interchangeable handle scales in five colours and screws in copper, black, or silver make this knife uniquely yours.
- Stonewashed blade - stays beautiful - Scratches are hardly noticeable due to the matte stonewashed finish. This knife will still look great in five years.
- Made in Solingen - lifetime guarantee - Full tang, hand-finished edge of 15 degrees, and the renowned "Knife for Life" guarantee from Messermeister. Buy it once, keep it forever.
The Offset Design: Small Detail, Big Difference
Imagine: a fresh sourdough loaf, still warm from the oven. You place it on the board, grab your knife - and then the hassle begins. A regular grip gets in the way, you cut at an angle, the crust tears, and the board is full of crumbs. Sound familiar? The offset design of this Messermeister knife solves exactly that. With the handle positioned higher than the blade, you naturally maintain the right angle and make long, smooth strokes from front to back - straight through the bread, down to the board. No force needed, no frustration. Just enjoy that beautiful, even slice. And yes, sandwiches, cakes, and tomatoes benefit from this too.
German X50 Steel from Solingen - Quality You Can Feel
The 20 cm blade is made from German X50 steel (1.4116), cold-rolled and hardened to 57-58 HRC. That’s the ideal balance: sharp enough for flawless cutting, but not so brittle that it gets damaged with the first awkward movement. The stonewashed finish is more than just beautiful: that matte, brushed texture masks daily wear and gives the knife a timeless, no-nonsense appearance. The edge is hand-finished at 15 degrees, and the full-tang design ensures perfect balance in your hand. This doesn’t feel like a supermarket knife. This feels like a tool.
Personalise It to Your Taste
The Custom series from Messermeister is built on a simple yet powerful idea: you decide how your knife looks. The standard handle is made from recycled canvas with natural resin - sturdy, durable, and pleasant to hold. But want more character? Simply swap the handle scales to Barnwood, Driftwood, Indigo, Russet, or Terra. Combine them with screws in copper, black, or silver for that personal touch. Whether your kitchen exudes industrial, warm, or minimalist vibes - this knife adapts. A bread knife as a gift? With such a personalised look, you’re not just giving someone a knife - you’re giving them a memory.
How to Keep This Knife in Top Condition
A good knife deserves good maintenance - and fortunately, that’s simple here. Wash the knife after use with warm water and a mild dish soap and dry it immediately. Not dishwasher safe: heat and aggressive cleaning agents damage the edge and harm the handle. If you cut something acidic or salty - tomato, citrus, pickle, vinegar - clean the blade immediately. Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board and keep the edge sharp with a honing steel or whetstone. Do that, and this knife will last for decades. And the Knife for Life guarantee covers lifetime material and manufacturing defects.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Let the knife do the work - saw with long, gentle strokes and apply as little pressure as possible. A good serrated bread knife doesn’t need force, just movement. This way, you’ll cut more beautifully, precisely, and with far fewer crumbs on the countertop.
Specifications
- Collection: Custom
- Type: Bread knife (offset)
- Blade length: 20 cm
- Total length: 34.6 cm
- Blade material: German X50 steel (1.4116), stonewashed
- Handle material: Recycled canvas with natural resin
- Hardness: 57-58 HRC
- Edge: Serrated, hand-finished at 15 degrees
- Construction: Full tang
- Finish: Stonewashed
- Colour: Silver / Black (handle scales interchangeable)
- Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Guarantee: Lifetime (Knife for Life)
- Country of origin: Germany (Solingen)
In the box
- Offset Bread Knife 20 cm
Ready for the Best Bread You’ve Ever Sliced?
Whether you slice a fresh loaf every morning, love to impress at the table, or are simply fed up with that one knife that never works properly - the Messermeister Offset Bread Knife Custom 20 cm is the upgrade your kitchen deserves. Made to live with, to personalise, and to enjoy. Add it to your collection and taste the difference with every slice.
