Best Bread Knife Reviews 2018

The price of bread knives is directly influenced by the material used, how sharp they are and how well they're balanced. For example, you can find a bread knife with a stainless steel blade for as low as $10, but there are models made of a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel for as much as $130.

The price is also influenced by the size of the blade. You'll pay less for a knife of 6 inches than one that has a 10" blade. It's always better to ignore cheap bread knives on the market, because they’re poor quality and won't withstand the test of time.

Even though bread knives have a niche role in any kitchen arsenal, they really are necessary. They can make quick work on crispy bread but also on delicate items like tomatoes.
However, there are some important features to consider when purchasing a good bread knife.

• Length - You can find bread knives with blades ranging from 6 inches all the way up to more than 10 inches. If you’re going to cut large foods such as watermelons, it’s good to go for the largest knife you can find.
• Shape - There are straight bread knives that have the handle in line with the blade and models that have the blade positioned lower than the handle. Choose the one you like, but keep in mind that the offset knives can sometimes cause your knuckles to grind against the cutting board.
• Shape of Serrated Edge - You can choose between models that have pointy-toothed edges and models that have a wavy shaped blade.
• Blade Material - The blade’s material is very important. You can choose between stainless steel, Japanese steel or high-carbon stainless steel. The prices is heavily influenced by the material so choose the one that suits your budget.
• Weight - A lightweight bread knife is great for speed and precision, while a heavy bread knife is great for cutting solid foods.

Let’s see what the construction and design aspects of bread knives are.

When it comes to bread knives, there are three main styles: flat, curved and offset.

Flat bread knives are common and usually found in most sets of knives. They’re used only for slicing bread and nothing else.

Curved bread knives are versatile and work really well on bread because you can use a rocking motion. They offer good knuckle clearance and work well on fruits and vegetables.

Offset bread knives provide you with lots of knuckle clearance, but don't offer as much control while in use. However, they're not suitable for large loaves of bread.

The most important thing about a good bread knife is its ability to cut through bread cleanly and evenly. Knives with thinner blades can slice more straightly than knives with thicker blades.

The blade material of a bread knife is also important. Most are made from stainless steel, but you also need to pay attention to the type of steel used. High carbon steel is particularly strong, but it's not dishwasher safe and can get discolored. Stainless steel is dishwater safe, but doesn't stay sharp for a long periods of time. High carbon stainless steel is strong and stays sharp for a long period of time. When it comes to choosing the right material, choose based on how often you are willing to sharpen it and how you want to maintain it.

Maybe you believe that after you've bought the right bread knife, that’s it. However, caring for your knife is as important as choosing one. If you take good care of it, you'll be able to keep it sharp for a long time.

Even though some bread knives are dishwasher safe, our advice is to clean and wash them by hand, with hot water and soap. After that, dry thoroughly.

In order to protect the blade you also need to store your knives properly. Keep them in a special knife block or in a drawer. Eventually the bread knife will dull, but if you store and clean it properly, the knife will last for a long time.