Best bread knife

A bread knife is on a counter surrounded by food.

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published 10 May 2021

There might be plenty of things as excellent as sliced bread, but to slice up a loaf, you'll need the right tool for the job. A bread knife needs a jagged, serrated blade, perfect for cutting food with a tough exterior but soft interior. While there are plenty of options out there, we've collected the best of the best for you here!

Best overall

Mercer culinary millenia wide bread knife

Serrational

With blades made out of one piece of high carbon Japanese steel, Mercer claims its knives resist rust, corrosion, and stain discolouration. They also get slip-resistant, textured finger points at the blade end of the handle that works as a finger guard to help prevent accidents. This particular model has wide serration, something to look out for if you cut a lot of warm or soft bread.

Best design

A bread knife is shown next to a basket of bread and a case. — (Image credit: Amazon)

PAUDIN serrated knife

Painless steel

If you regularly make charcuterie boards, then you might be on the hunt for a bread knife that works well and looks nice when not in use. The PAUDIN Serrated Knife features stainless steel construction and an ergonomic pakkawood handle. With an 8-inch serrated blade, this knife is suitable for all sorts of bread, making it a versatile tool in any kitchen. It's also designed to ensure you don't accidentally slice open your hand while slicing baguettes!

Best gift

A knife is displayed next to sliced bread. — (Image credit: Amazon)

SHAN ZU serrated bread knife

Loafly

Newlyweds, folks living together the first time, and recent college grads all have something in common: they're building their kitchen and the tools that belong in it. The SHAN ZU Serrated Bread Knife makes an excellent gift, delivering a versatile blade sure to last for years to come. It features stainless steel construction, an ergonomic handle, and a serrated blade good for bread as well as a variety of fruits. It's also a larger blade than some other options, measuring out at 20.3 cm, with a blade width of 2 mm.

Bottom line

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A quality bread knife is an excellent addition to any kitchen. You can slice fresh bagels, that sourdough loaf you just finished baking, and plenty more, without any extra hassle. Of the many available options out there, our favourite is the Mercer Culinary Millennia Wide Bread Knife. It's got a great design, is made from high-quality Japanese steel and has a lovely design which includes finger guards to keep you safe while using it!

By day, Jen is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands, with over seven years of experience writing, and editing about everything from video games to kitchen gadgets. When not writing for Future, Jen is the author of Fantasy & Horror novels, and spends most of her time reading, hanging out with her dog Fionn, and trying to decide which book to read next.