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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