Opinel bread knife No. 116 with 210 mm blade length and beech wood handle
As a great bread eater, the Bread knife is an essential utensil for the French. Used during meals or during kitchen preparation, this knife is distinguished by its shape. It notably features a rigid, half-moon-shaped serrated blade that allows for slicing or cutting into small pieces. Depending on the shape, this type of knife can cut both the hardest and softest breads. Depending on the bread to be cut, the bread knife can have several types of blades: serrated, saw-toothed, reverse-toothed, etc. The blade of a bread knife is sharp.
The kitchen or table knife is an indispensable element in the kitchen. It allows for the preparation of various foods. Depending on the use, there can be different models such as the chef's knife, meat knife, bread knife, paring knife, and universal knife. Kitchen knives are most often sold in sets.