Take the pain out of slicing your du pain with a high-quality bread knife designed especially for the task. A bread knife needs a jagged, serrated blade, perfect for cutting food with a tough exterior but soft interior. Size is another consideration; most bread knives generally fall between the eight and 12 inches mark, meaning they can handle a sizeable loaf. The final consideration, aside from cost, is a comfortable handle, but remember, ergonomics are just as important as economics.
Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia 10-Inch Bread Knife
Serrasational
With blades made out of one piece of high carbon Japanese steel, Mercer claims its knives resist rust, corrosion, and stain discoloration. They also get slip-resistant, textured finger points at the blade end of the handle that works as a finger guard to help prevent accidents. This particular model has wide serration, something to look out for if you cut a lot of warm and/or soft bread.
Dalstrong Gladiator Series 10-inch Steel Bread Knife
Sharp
The Dalstrong Gladiator fights the tidiness battle for you with minimal crumb dispersion when cutting bread. The German stainless steel blade is full tang, meaning it goes all the way through the handle, which is made from pakkawood composite. It has geometrically angled serrations to enable thin-slicing at a single stroke and comes complete with a sheath for safe storage.
Global Stainless Steel 8.75-inch Bread Knife
Painless steel
This high-end option is made from a single piece of "Cromova 18," a Global Co trade secret stainless steel mix of molybdenum, vanadium, and chromium. The special ergonomic handle is molded to fit the hand and has a dimpled pattern on it to resist slippage. A perfect balance between the blade and the handle is created by injecting sand into the hollow handle which moves around as you use the knife.
Bottom line
Freshly cut bread is an everyday treat we can all enjoy. You just need the right knife to slice it. Our overall pick, the Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia is a mid-ground choice offering excellent build quality, good performance, and a 10-inch blade that should cover you from bagels to baguettes.
