Tomato skin is one of the kitchen's most underrated challenges. A plain edge slides on the glossy surface and squashes the tomato before it gets through. A serrated edge bites straight in.
This utility knife from Zwilling's Pro series has exactly that kind of edge, and it's just as good on a lemon, a sausage, a piece of aged cheese or a small crusty baguette. It's the knife that ends up in your hand when you're not quite sure which knife you need.
The knife is forged from a single piece of Zwilling's own stainless steel alloy and ice-hardened using the Friodur method. The curved bolster, designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, gives balance and a steady grip close to the blade.
Blade length 13 cm, hardness 55–58 HRC, overall length 24 cm, weight 80 g. Classic black plastic handle with three rivets. Hand wash. Made in Germany.