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Sheaths that fit the Wüsthof Classic 9" Bread Knife

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Wüsthof Classic 9" Bread Knife

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Wüsthof Classic 9" Bread Knife

Model 1040101123

Blade length9.1 in (230 mm)
Blade height1.2 in (30.5 mm)
SteelX50CrMoV15
OriginGermany
Profile/StyleBread Knife
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Wüsthof Classic 9" Bread Knife

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Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (254mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. 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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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (254mm sheath length, 38mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 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 in (254 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (229mm sheath length, 38.1mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.02 in (229 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38.1 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $3
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
White — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (254mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 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 in (254 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $12
Black — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $41
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (254mm sheath length, 23.81mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 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 in (254 mm)
Sheath height0.94 in (23.8 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (241mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.49 in (241 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $56
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (240mm sheath length, 28mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.1 in (28 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $26
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (250mm sheath length, 30mm sheath height) accommodates 9" (230 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 length9.84 in (250 mm)
Sheath height1.18 in (30 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5

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