Tool:Bread Knife

A long, serrated bread knife

A bread knife features a long, straight blade with a sharp, serrated edge. The teeth act like a saw, allowing the blade to bite into hard crusts and slice through soft interiors without applying downward pressure.

Characteristics

• Blade Length: Usually 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) to span wide loaves.
• Profile: Straight edge with deep or shallow serrations.

Primary Uses

• Sawing through crusty artisan bread, baguettes, and soft sandwich loaves.
• Slicing delicate cakes and pastries.

See Also

• Tool:Knives
• Tool:Chef's_Knife