What Type of Knife Is Best for Cutting Bread?

A Serrated bread knife is the best knife for slicing bread. While you could use a chef’s knife, the scalloped and serrated edge allows you to slice through hundreds of loaves of bread with ease.

What Is a Bread Knife?

A Bread Knife is a Knife with a serrated edge that is perfect for cutting through bread and other ingredients like tomatoes.

Why Use a Serrated Knife for Bread?

While you could technically use a Paring Knife, a Chef Knife, a Utility Knife, or any other knife, a Bread Knife will allow you to saw through bread without crushing it.

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A perfectly serrated Bread Knife for smooth, effortless slicing.

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Bread Knife
Olive Wood · 9"

Fully Forged

In Thiers, France, artisans use high pressure hammering to create a stronger and longer-lasting blade.

Full Tang

Patiently crafted from a single rod of metal, a full tang knife offers more balance and fewer weak points.

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“When you grab those knives and you go to slice or chop, the handle should feel good in your hand. The Made In knives definitely meet that requirement and they also keep their edge, and that’s really really important”

Chef of Mozza, Co-Owner of Mozza Restaurant GroupLos Angeles, CA

“I would say that a good chef knife is one of the most critical tools you can have in the kitchen. Obviously, almost every ingredient you come in contact with you’re going to cut or manipulate in some way.”

Chef of Alinea, Owner of Alinea GroupChicago, IL

“I love Made In. With the product, you can tell that there's extreme craftsmanship.”

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