here for auction challah knife with a stainless steel blade and a decorative handle, made of sterling silver. Challah knives are used for cutting the traditional braided bread, challah, on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. The handles are often handcrafted from sterling silver, hammered effects, or stripes. The blade is typically made of stainless steel for durability and ease of maintenance. at the top of the handle Jerusalem city made of silver on the blade written in Hebrew for sabbath "לכבוד שבת" made in Sheffield England. Height 36 cm Width 4 cm