Bread Knives

Bread Knives for Clean, Effortless Slicing

A bread knife is a specialist kitchen knife designed to slice through bread with ease. The serrated edge grips the crust, allowing the blade to cut cleanly through tough exteriors while protecting soft interiors from being crushed.

This makes bread knives ideal for slicing fresh loaves, rolls, baguettes, and baked goods where presentation and texture matter.

Designed for Control and Consistent Results

Bread knives are designed to deliver smooth, controlled cutting with minimal pressure. The serrated blade works efficiently through crusty bread, while the length of the blade supports even slicing across wider loaves.

Our bread knives are balanced for comfort and control, making them suitable for everyday home use as well as professional kitchens.

Reliable Performance for Everyday Baking and Serving

Whether you regularly bake at home or simply want cleaner slices when serving bread, a dedicated bread knife delivers noticeably better results than a standard kitchen knife.

It is also suitable for slicing cakes, pastries, and other soft baked goods where a clean cut is essential.

Explore our full range of Kitchen Knives to find the right knife for every preparation task.

Knife Specifications & Materials

Our bread knives are manufactured using Japanese X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, selected for its balance of sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance in everyday kitchen use.

Each knife is produced through over 50 manufacturing steps, including forging, tempering, grinding, and polishing, to ensure consistent quality, balance, and cutting performance.

Steel Specification: X50CrMoV15

• Steel Type: Japanese stainless steel
  
• Hardness Rating: 58–60 HRC
  
• Carbon Content: 0.5% carbon
  
• Chromium Content: 15% chromium
  
• Grain Structure: Fine grain structure
  
• Edge Type: Razor-sharp, easy to restore
  

This steel composition allows the blade to maintain excellent cutting performance while remaining practical to sharpen and maintain.

Element Breakdown

• X – Surgical-grade stainless steel base
  
• 50 – 0.5% carbon content for improved hardness
  
• Cr (Chromium) – Enhances stain and corrosion resistance
  
• Mo (Molybdenum) – Improves strength and durability
  
• V (Vanadium) – Refines grain structure for sharper edges
  

Together, these elements create a blade that delivers reliability, precision, and long-term performance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Serrated edge for clean slicing without crushing
  
• Durable Japanese steel blade
  
• Fine grain steel structure
  
• Good corrosion and stain resistance
  
• Designed for everyday baking and serving
  

Bread Knife FAQs

Q: What is a bread knife used for?

A: A bread knife is used for slicing bread and baked goods. Its serrated edge allows it to cut cleanly through crusty loaves while protecting soft interiors from being crushed.

Q: What makes a bread knife different from other kitchen knives?

A: Unlike straight-edged knives, a bread knife features a serrated blade that grips the crust of bread, allowing for smoother, more controlled slicing.

Q: Are your bread knives made from Japanese steel?

A: Yes, our bread knives are made from high-quality Japanese X50CrMoV15 stainless steel, chosen for its durability, sharpness, and resistance to corrosion.

Q: Why is Japanese steel suitable for bread knives?

A: Japanese steel allows for a strong, durable serrated edge that maintains cutting performance over time while remaining resistant to staining and wear.

Q: Do bread knives stay sharp for a long time?

A: Yes. The serrated edge and fine grain steel structure help bread knives retain their cutting ability for extended periods, even with regular use.

Q: Are bread knives suitable for home use?

A: Absolutely. Bread knives are easy to use and ideal for everyday home kitchens, particularly for slicing bread, rolls, and baked goods.

Q: Can a bread knife be used for other foods?

A: Yes. Bread knives can also be used for slicing cakes, pastries, tomatoes, and soft fruits where a clean cut is required.