Bread knives
A bread knife is a table knife specially designed to cut through the crust of bread without compressing its soft interior in the process. The key point of its design is the frequency and width of the serrations. In some cases, the blade is straight at each end of the bread knife, with a longer serrated section in the middle. Serrated bread knives are often only sharpened on one side. Low-frequency serrations help blades glide quickly and cleanly through bread.
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Observe the shape and length of the blade to choose the right bread knife
Some will be curved, with the tip and/or handle rising slightly from the heel of the blade, while others will be straight. Due to the back-and-forth cutting action, a curved blade provides better knuckle clearance when you reach the final strokes of a cut. This is a useful feature for those with large hands, as it helps avoid knocking fingers against the cutting board.
A curved blade also allows you to better see what you are doing. This gives you better control and reduces slicing accidents.
The length of the blade is also another factor to consider. It generally ranges between 8 and 11 inches. And naturally, the longer the blade, the fewer back-and-forth strokes you will need to complete a cut. Longer blades also make it easier to slice artisan breads and baguettes, and a greater length also makes them more effective for carving grilled proteins.
At Khurts, you will find all models of bread knives to meet every need. All you have to do is choose.
Types of serrations
When you are considering using a bread knife, it is important to look carefully at the tooth line, as the shape and number of teeth give different results. The serration design will also vary from brand to brand. Some will have a soft, scalloped edge with rounded tips, while others will have a more aggressive profile with sharper, almost hook-shaped tips.
Sharp and aggressive teeth require slightly less pressure from the user. They often pierce a hard crust better than rounded teeth. However, they also create more crumbs.
The number of teeth also has an impact. Some will be closely spaced along the tooth line, while others will have more widely spaced teeth. The number of serrations is determined by the number of teeth per inch, or TPI. In general, the lower the number, the coarser the cut.
With fewer teeth, the space between them is larger. This detail is important. The larger the gullet, the more significant the cut and the more easily the blade moves.
