Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives As with all magnesia-bonded stones

As with all magnesia-bonded stones

and the stainless steel tang inside the handle means that any moisture will be less likely to result in premature pitting or damage to the handle

with a 33-layer hammered stainless steel surface and a beautiful Japanese-style wooden handle

use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a long time before you need to think about doing any serious re-sharpening or real grinding and refinishing of the edge

If you want a diamond sharpener

Wusthof Classic IKON Bread Knife, 9-inch (23 cm), Double-Serrated - 4163-23 Paring/Petty/Utility Knives As with all magnesia-bonded stonesAn excellent bread knife a little longer than the 8" version in most of the block kits so it's good if you're into seriously big crusty artisan breads, and yet it still fits generally easily in most knife block or other storage system. An excellent choice for an all around bread serrated knife. Note that the blade on this is also somewhat thinner than the old fashioned ugly "bread knives" that came in block sets all those years ago, so it really does