This knife has a deeply serrated blade which means that it cuts bread easily and cleanly. The blade of the is 18cm / 7 inches long and the knife is full tang. This means that the blade goes into the full length of the handle. It is rivetted in place by three rivets. The bread knife handle is made of polyprpylene with built in antimicrobial protection. This inhibits odour and stain causing bacteria, mold and mildew. It is specially designed so as to be hygenic,easy to hold and easy to use. Cuts bread cleanly and easily. Tramontina brand