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Bread knives are easily distinguishable thanks to their long blades with serrations. They are common in the kitchen because most knife sets include a bread knife. Their length ranges from six to fourteen inches, and an 8-inch blade should fit and serve most of your home needs. The serrations on their blade allow them to be the best at slicing bread and other crusty food with soft insides.
The teeth ensure a firm grip on the food surface and then rip it, allowing for smooth knife entry without squashing the interior. The spaces between the teeth, on the other hand, help reduce friction between the blade and the and food surface, preventing the knife from getting stuck. Reduced friction also makes the slicing work easier on your hand.
Surprisingly a bread knife is one of the most underutilized knives in the kitchen. The reason for this is because most people limit its use to slicing bread only. Yet, the bread knife can be used on several food items, including;
How to pick the best bread knives
The one thing you want from your bread knife is for it to be excellent at slicing without feeling cumbersome or tiresome. It also helps if it has a long shelf life. So, when picking the right bread knife, consider the following;
Where to find the best bread knives
On top of knowing what to look for in a bread knife, you should know where to find one. Fortunately, at House of Knives, we have the largest collection of excellent bread knives from the leading brands globally. Some of our best knives include;
The Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD Bread Knife measures 23cm and is made from high carbon Damascus steel. It matches the quality and aesthetic needs of the kitchen, and the comfortable and durable birchwood handle completes the sophisticated look.
There is also the Wusthof Classic Ikon Black which measures 20cm and is perfect for fruits and vegetables with hard skins and even roasts. You will love its sharpness which, thanks to the special alloy stainless steel, you will maintain easily. The handle is ergonomic with a double bolster for perfect balance.
The Shun Kai Classic Bread Knife is another with all the hallmarks of kitchen knives-making traditions. Its wide serrations with razor-sharp teeth ensure it can cut through crusty loaves and soft pastries with the same clean and efficient consistency. Its blade material is made of proprietary VG-MAX cloaked with 322 layers of Damascus steel. The D-shaped PakkaWood handle adds to the comfort and aesthetics.
Should you prefer a different take to handles and blade design, then you can go for the Furi Pro Serrated Bread Knife. It is 20cm long, and it comes with perfect rounded serrations. The knife is perfectly weighted, and the reverse wedge handle makes for a comfortable grip.
Explore Other Products: Wusthof Classic Series Chef Knife, Wusthof Classic Ikon Black Chef Knife, and Wusthof Classic Ikon Black Filleting Knife.
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