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Sheaths that fit the Wüsthof Classic 10" Bread Knife

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Wüsthof Classic 10" Bread Knife

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Wüsthof Classic 10" Bread Knife

Model 1040101026

Blade length10.2 in (260 mm)
Blade height1.22 in (31 mm)
SteelX50CrMoV15
OriginGermany
Profile/StyleBread Knife
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Wüsthof Classic 10" Bread Knife

Best fit

Top picks
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (254mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length10 in (254 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $20

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Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (267mm sheath length, 32mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.51 in (267 mm)
Sheath height1.26 in (32 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (270mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.63 in (270 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (279mm sheath length, 38.1mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length10.98 in (279 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38.1 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $3
Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (254mm sheath length, 41mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length10 in (254 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (270mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.63 in (270 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $38
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (270mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.63 in (270 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $27
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (254mm sheath length, 38mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10 in (254 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (270mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.63 in (270 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $42
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (267mm sheath length, 24mm sheath height) accommodates 10" (260 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length10.51 in (267 mm)
Sheath height0.94 in (24 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8

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