Renowned German brand Böker teams up with legendary US designer Lucas Burnley for a minimalist MagnaCut masterpiece.

A $450 serrated knife may slice a loaf just as cleanly as one that costs less than $50. But the benefits of the more lavish blade—quality, ergonomics, sheer prettiness—might make it worth the expense.

Just as Detroit is home to the American auto industry (such as it is), the knife and multi-tool world has its own domestic hotbed. Enthusiasts will immediately point to Portland, Oregon, headquarters ...