K01 Bread Knife

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The K01 Bread Knife is part of Spyderco's kitchen knife series. It was also know as the 1101 and Baker's knife.

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History, mentionings etc. from the forums

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

K01 Bread Knife (re-release in 2017)

Few kitchen cutting chores challenge a serrated edge more than cutting bread—especially soft, freshly baked bread. Spyderco’s all-new K01 Bread Knife redefines the breed by combining our time-tested original design with more than 40 years of hard-earned experience and in-depth research and development of serrated edges. The K01’s exceptionally thin blade is crafted from corrosion-resistant MBS-26 stainless steel and expertly heat treated to yield a superior combination of sharpness, edge retention, and flexibility. It features a highly refined serration pattern that cuts soft breads and cake without crushing or tearing, yet is still capable of powering through hard-crusted baked goods almost effortlessly. The exceptionally long blade adds to the knife’s cutting power and control, supporting clean, precise push or pull cuts with equal ease. To ensure a secure, comfortable grip and construction that will stand the test of time, the K01features an ergonomic, textured polypropylene handle with a stepped texture that is injection molded directly onto the tang.[1]

Variations

The K01 is:

  • originally made by Masahiro (meaning Wide-Quality) in Seki City, Japan
  • does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole
  • features a Sheepsfoot Blade shape
  • "each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered." (according to the 1996 Ironstone Product Guide)
SKU Handle Edge Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Collectors club
1101 Black Sermollan SE MBS-26 1986?-1990 $22.00 (1986) Part of Spyderco's Professional-grade Kitchen "Sharps", would later become the K01SBK. 3/8 single step serration. N/A Full Flat
K01SBK Black Polypropylene SE MBS-26 2017 - $75.00(2020) re-release - small change to blade profile and handle. N/A Full Flat

Most collectible variation

The original K01 Bread Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the K01 Bread Knife:

Variation Length overall Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
K01BK 391mm 260mm 252mm 1.4mm 111g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K01 Bread Knife:

Variation Length overall Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
K01BK 15.41" 10.24" 9.92" 0.055" 3.9oz

References

  1. ↑ The K01 Bread Knife in Spyderco's online catalog

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The K01 Bread Knife

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