A bread knife is a specialized kitchen knife with a serrated edge that cuts through bread without flattening it. It is usually 6 to 10 inches long and made of high-carbon stainless steel. It is recommended to use it only for cutting bread to keep the serrated edge sharp.
Many cooks have experienced the frustration of cutting up a fresh loaf of homemade bread, only to have it squash and flattened under the knife. This makes it difficult to make a sandwich or serve a slice of bread with meals. Using a bread knife can help solve these difficulties.
A bread knife is a somewhat specialized kitchen knife. The blade is usually 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 centimeters) long and serrated. A serrated edge has several advantages, one of which is that it doesn’t dull as quickly as a flat edge. The biggest benefit, however, is that the tiny teeth in the blade cut through the bread without flattening it.
The average bread knife will have a bit of a sharp point, if dull on the end. Other designs, however, may have a rounded end or a slanted tip. Many kitchen knife sets will include this knife, although they can easily be purchased separately. A cook may want to look for a moderately priced, high-carbon stainless steel knife because one made of this metal won’t dull as quickly. When it eventually becomes dull, however, it can be replaced or re-sharpened by an expert. Sharpening is one of the major drawbacks of the serrated edge, and some are nearly impossible to resharpen. The same teeth that cut so well in a loaf also require specialized sharpening skills and may need to be sent back to the manufacturer to be re-sharpened.
A bread knife is usually lighter than most kitchen knives. This is because weight and weight are not needed to cut bread. Many cooks recommend that the knife be used for that purpose only and not for cutting any other fruit, vegetable or meat. This will help the serrated edge stay sharp for a longer period of time.
A cook can find a bread knife anywhere kitchen knives are sold, in retail stores or online. They are available in a range of prices, depending on the quality, metal and manufacturer. Most have handles that match any other kitchen knife set. Cooks who make bread will find it an indispensable kitchen tool.
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