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Knife type

2024.07.29

Bread knife

A bread knife (pan-knife) is a type of knife specialized for cutting bread. This knife is specifically designed to cut the soft inner and hard outer crusts of bread without crushing them.

Below are details on the features and uses of bread knives:

Blade Shape:

  • Long and thin blade:
    • The blade of a bread knife is characterized by being long and thin. Generally, the blade length is about 20 cm to 30 cm, and it can cut a wide range of bread sizes at once.
  • Serrated blade edge:
    • The serrated (jagged) edge of the blade allows for easy cutting through hard crusts while smoothly cutting through soft contents without crushing them.
    • The serrated edge bites firmly into the crust without sliding, ensuring a consistent cut.

Sharp cutting edge:

  • High sharpness:
    • The serrated blade of the bread knife is extremely sharp and maintains a high sharpness to cut evenly through the hard and soft parts of the bread.

Solid handle:

  • Easy-to-hold grip:
    • The handle of the bread knife is designed to prevent fatigue even after prolonged use. Many are shaped to be easy to grip and fit firmly in the hand.
    • Non-slip materials are used to ensure safe cutting.

Uses:

  • Bread Cutting:
    • Bread knives are used to cut various types of bread, such as loaves of bread, French bread, baguettes, and campagnes. They are particularly suitable for slicing bread with a hard crust, such as French bread, or soft bread.
  • Cake and pastry cutting:
    • In addition to bread, this knife is also useful for cutting cakes and pastries. The serrated edge of the blade cuts beautifully without crushing the soft sponge part of the cake.
  • Fruit and vegetable cutting:
    • The bread knife is also suitable for cutting fruits and vegetables with a hard outer skin and soft interior, such as tomatoes and pineapples.

Professional use:

  • Bakery and café use:
    • Bread knives are a necessity for professionals who work with bread frequently, especially in bakeries and cafes. In order to efficiently produce beautiful slices, high-quality bread knives are often chosen.

Bread knives are a necessity for creating beautiful slices of bread and are used in a wide range of applications, from home kitchens to professional bakeries. Their serrated edges are designed to cut smoothly without crushing the crust of the bread, keeping the food beautifully done.

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