Bread Knife

A bread knife is a pretty common tool that people have in most households – unless, of course, you’re very much against bread. Even so, bread knives are actually surprisingly versatile due to their long blades and serrated edges.

At the Bamboo Guy, we have a few different options to offer you, depending on your budget and your personal preferences. Before you browse our selection of bread knives, we’re going to tell you a little bit more about the properties of a bread knife and all of its potential uses. That way, you’ll know exactly what to look out for when you’re shopping for a bread knife for your kitchen. After all, the most important thing for us is that our customers end up with a product that works for them.

So, stick around while we give you the low down on the most important properties of a bread knife as well as a few other essential things to know before you start looking to purchase one for yourself.

Properties of a Bread Knife

It’s not like a bread knife is a specialty knife – we all know (roughly) what it looks like and what it’s used for. But let’s have a closer look at the properties of the construction of the knife, specifically its blade.

• Length: The blade is normally between seven and ten inches long. The longer the blade, the more versatile the knife – that is, you can use it for a variety of different types of bread of varying sizes.
• Width: The width can vary, but it’s normally about an inch wide. A bread knife blade tends to be fairly thick.
• Edge: The one thing most people know about bread knives is that their edges are serrated, and this is for good reason. A serrated bread knife allows the knife to grip onto the crust of the bread and slice through it easily. It also stops the entire loaf from being crushed which is a possibility if the blade isn’t serrated.
• Material: Both the blade and the handle of a bread knife can be made from a variety of materials depending on your personal preference, the way in which you plan on using the knife, and your aesthetic taste The most common material for the blade of a bread knife is stainless steel, mostly because it’s fairly strong but most of all, it’s durable and resistant to corrosion. Carbon steel and high-carbon steel are also used – they’re significantly stronger than stainless steel – but not as commonly.

Your choice of material for the handle of a bread knife has more to do with aesthetics – it can be made from wood, plastic, metal, or composite materials. As long as it’s comfortable for you to hold.

Browse Our Selection of Bread Knives Today

Now that you know what a bread knife looks like and why it’s made in the way that it is, you can find yourself the best bread knife for your kitchen!