--- product_id: 138356748 title: "Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles" brand: "rockingham forge" price: "R1406" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rockingham Forge" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138356748-rockingham-forge-rf-1747-ashwood-series-8-bread-knife-ice store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Durable natural ashwood handle with elegant finish 8” serrated blade for effortless slicing Ice hardened vanadium steel for lasting sharpness Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles **Brand:** rockingham forge **Price:** R1406 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice like a pro, impress like a boss. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles by rockingham forge - **How much does it cost?** R1406 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138356748-rockingham-forge-rf-1747-ashwood-series-8-bread-knife-ice) ## Best For - rockingham forge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rockingham forge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Balanced for Control:** Forged bolster delivers perfect weight distribution for precision and comfort during extended use. - β€’ **Engineered for Endurance:** Ice hardened German vanadium steel ensures razor-sharp edges and superior rust resistance. - β€’ **Non-Stick Hammered Finish:** Traditional hammered texture reduces food sticking, making prep smoother and faster. - β€’ **Timeless Ashwood Elegance:** Heat-treated natural ashwood handle combines durability with a sophisticated, eco-conscious aesthetic. - β€’ **Effortless Precision Cutting:** Serrated 8-inch blade glides through crusts and soft interiors with zero drag. ## Overview The Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife features a premium serrated blade crafted from ice hardened German vanadium steel, delivering exceptional sharpness and rust resistance. Its hammered blade finish minimizes food sticking, while the heat-treated natural ashwood handle offers durability and a refined look. Designed with a forged bolster for balanced handling, this knife is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern performance, ideal for millennial professionals who value both style and function in their kitchen tools. ## Description From the manufacturer Introducing the Ashwood Range By Rockingham Forge Since 1948 I Grunwerg Ltd have proudly manufactured knives and scissors in the heart of Sheffield, the steel city. Rockingham Forge takes history of Sheffield knife making and incorporates the materials and manufacturing techniques into modern designs. Available in Black and Classic Wood Rockingham Forge’s premium Ashwood range of knives features a variety of different blade types and sizes, all made with high-quality, ice hardened German steel for maximum sharpness, durability and rust resistance. The steel blades are given a traditional hammered finish which not only adds a touch of elegance but prevents the knives from sticking when they are used to cut and slice food. A sleek handle made from Ashwood completes the knives’ stylish appearance. Each knife and block set is available in Black and Classic Wood Ashwood combines renewable materials into a knife range A sleek handle helps each knife last longer thanks to Ashwood’s extreme durability Review: Brilliant! - Without a doubt, the sharpest knife I have ever bought without me having to hone it. Crazy sharp straight from the box! Nice weight to it too, full tang and lovely finish to the blade and handle. Imagine a brand new stanley knife blade, how easily it cuts. That is what these knives are like, but much better looking and bigger. Have just ordered a 7" Santoku and a 4" paring knife to go with the 5" Santoku and the 5" Utility I bought the other day. And also a magnetic wall mounted knife rack, as I really do not want to be putting my hands in the drawer with these things loose! They do come with a small guard for the tip of the blade, but most of the cutting edge remains exposed, running the risk of quite nasty accidents if loose in the drawer. I strongly recommend also getting some sort of knife block/magnetic knife holder to keep all your fingers intact! The texture on the blade is not genuinely "hammered", but sort of a stamp into the metal. However, this does not detract from the beauty of them, or the functionality. Even cutting tomatoes into paper thin slices, very little effort is required and the food does not get stuck to the blade, being a nuisance. I am very impressed with them! As a side note, I would recommend the 5" Santoku for people with smaller hands, like my wife and son. I find it a tad small for my hands, and the blade length not worth it if you have the 5" utility also. Both my wife and son love it though as they find it easier to manage than the "intimidating" big knives, yet easier to slice soft fruit and veg than the utility knife. The 7" is a decent enough size to replace an 8" cooks knife for most uses and will likely be my go-to knife. Review: Great knife - A small disclaimer, I am not in any sense of the word a chef. I basically eat chicken, rice potatoes and veg and that's it. So if you're an enthusiast chef, take my review with a pinch of salt! I have been usinng pretty old, rather cheap knives up until this point and, I'm not exactly going to be on masterchef any time soon, so an expensive damascus knife was out of the question. This knife looked cool and wasn't that expensive, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm very impressed so far, it's made cutitng onions, potatoes and chicken much easier than my old knives. It has quite a bit of weight to it too, (relative to my cheap plastic handle knives). It is definitely very sharp though, easily slice through veg with very little effort. All in all I am very happy with this knife and will buy more in the future if I ever feel like I need more than one knife. ## Features - 8” BREAD KNIFE – The bread knife features a serrated blade making it ideal for easily slicing through bread crusts. - HIGH-QUALITY STEEL – Ice hardened German steel provides a smart finish with long lasting sharpness and improved rust resistance for your knife. - HAMMERED BLADE FINISH – Not only does this provide a traditional looking effect on the knife blade, it also prevents the blade from sticking while preparing food! - NATURAL ASHWOOD HANDLE – Ashwood is the ideal wood to use for knife handles thanks to its extreme durability and elegant appearance. - NOT DISHWASHER SAFE – Always hand wash your knife to maintain its quality for longer. - Forged bolster for perfect balance and precision in use ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07N4GP5MS | | Best Sellers Rank | 397,215 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 133 in Steak Knives | | Blade Colour | Silver | | Blade Edge | Serrated | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Blade edge | Serrated | | Blade length | 8 Inches | | Blade material | Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Rockingham Forge | | Brand Name | Rockingham Forge | | Colour | Wood | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,344 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05019311948258 | | Handle Material | Alloy Steel, Wood | | Handle material | Alloy Steel , Wood | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 20.32 Centimetres | | Item Type Name | Rockingham Forge Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Premium Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles | | Item Weight | 205 Grams | | Manufacturer | Grunwerg | | Manufacturer Part Number | RF-1747 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year product guarantee. | | Material Type | Steel | | Model Number | RF-1747 | | Size | 20 cm | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Serrated - **Blade material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Rockingham Forge - **Colour:** Wood - **Handle material:** Alloy Steel, Wood ## Images ![Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Vh3sjDBgL.jpg) ![Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81H180POSwL.jpg) ![Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ap-DyuLTL.jpg) ![Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811RIMswNcL.jpg) ![Rockingham Forge RF-1747 Ashwood Series 8” Bread Knife with Ice Hardened Vanadium Steel Blades, Heat-Treated Natural Handles - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VtRXh7LqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant! *by T***M on 24 July 2020* Without a doubt, the sharpest knife I have ever bought without me having to hone it. Crazy sharp straight from the box! Nice weight to it too, full tang and lovely finish to the blade and handle. Imagine a brand new stanley knife blade, how easily it cuts. That is what these knives are like, but much better looking and bigger. Have just ordered a 7" Santoku and a 4" paring knife to go with the 5" Santoku and the 5" Utility I bought the other day. And also a magnetic wall mounted knife rack, as I really do not want to be putting my hands in the drawer with these things loose! They do come with a small guard for the tip of the blade, but most of the cutting edge remains exposed, running the risk of quite nasty accidents if loose in the drawer. I strongly recommend also getting some sort of knife block/magnetic knife holder to keep all your fingers intact! The texture on the blade is not genuinely "hammered", but sort of a stamp into the metal. However, this does not detract from the beauty of them, or the functionality. Even cutting tomatoes into paper thin slices, very little effort is required and the food does not get stuck to the blade, being a nuisance. I am very impressed with them! As a side note, I would recommend the 5" Santoku for people with smaller hands, like my wife and son. I find it a tad small for my hands, and the blade length not worth it if you have the 5" utility also. Both my wife and son love it though as they find it easier to manage than the "intimidating" big knives, yet easier to slice soft fruit and veg than the utility knife. The 7" is a decent enough size to replace an 8" cooks knife for most uses and will likely be my go-to knife. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife *by R***D on 26 June 2019* A small disclaimer, I am not in any sense of the word a chef. I basically eat chicken, rice potatoes and veg and that's it. So if you're an enthusiast chef, take my review with a pinch of salt! I have been usinng pretty old, rather cheap knives up until this point and, I'm not exactly going to be on masterchef any time soon, so an expensive damascus knife was out of the question. This knife looked cool and wasn't that expensive, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm very impressed so far, it's made cutitng onions, potatoes and chicken much easier than my old knives. It has quite a bit of weight to it too, (relative to my cheap plastic handle knives). It is definitely very sharp though, easily slice through veg with very little effort. All in all I am very happy with this knife and will buy more in the future if I ever feel like I need more than one knife. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great, feels great, cuts great! *by E***T on 23 June 2021* As a chef, I know a thi g or two about kitchen knives and this ones a great one! I got this as a gift for a family member, old bread knife was rubbish. This is a fantastic knife, comfortable to hold, has a good weight and balance, cuts very nicely and has a very nice wooden handle and textured blade making it loon good too! In fact, it's so effective that it's replaced not only our old bread knife, but our carving knife too. Great product, very fair price, highly recommended! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138356748-rockingham-forge-rf-1747-ashwood-series-8-bread-knife-ice](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138356748-rockingham-forge-rf-1747-ashwood-series-8-bread-knife-ice) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*