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Buckels "Old German" Breakfast Knife

$48.00
Windmühlenmesser Manufactur

One of the oldest blade shapes in Germany, the Buckels Breakfast Knife features a simple yet versatile broad blade—and once you welcome it into your kitchen, you'll never want another morning meal without it.

With its unassuming rounded blade, this ultra-sharp stainless steel knife cuts through crusty bread or firm sausage just as easily as it spreads butter and jam. Rolls can be cleanly split without damaging the crumb, and it slices cheese and fresh fruit with finesse.

Sourced from the northern slopes of German and Austrian forests, each cherrywood handle is expertly ground, free-formed, and polished by hand—bringing natural beauty to any table.

For a complete breakfast set, meet its smaller counterpart, the Mini Buckels Butter Knife.

Materials:  stainless steel blade, cherrywood handle, aluminum rivets

Wood is a natural material, so each handle’s grain, color, and texture may vary—making every knife one-of-a-kind.

Made by:  Windmühlenmesser Manufactur

Made in:  Germany

Specifications:  total length measures 8.7", blade measures 4.5"

Care:  Hand wash only. For more information on caring for wooden knives, we invite you to read our article, "Wooden Brushes, Knives, and Tools: Tips for Use and Care".

Further Reading:  Founded in 1872 by Robert Herder, this family-run workshop in Solingen, Germany, has handcrafted high-quality kitchen tools for over a century. Windmühlenmesser knives, marked by the iconic Windmill logo, carry on this legacy with time-honored dry fine-grinding techniques and five generations of precision, care, and innovation.

We invite you to explore our entire selection of kitchen knives from Windmühlenmesser Manufactur.

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