Bread & Sandwich Knives

Serrated Bread Knife 

Parts Town only stocks the highest quality of bread and sandwich knives to keep you slicing longer between sharpenings. We carry a large variety of bread knives with an assortment of handles, blades, shapes, materials and colors. Whether you need a serrated bread knife to cut through extra tough outer crusts or a sandwich knife that will give you the perfect slice every time, Parts Town has all that and more!

Are Serrated Knives and Bread Knives the Same?

It is again one of those peculiar cases where not all serrated knives are bread knives, but all bread knives are serrated. For example, serrated utility knives are shorter and sharper than and can be adapted for a number of kitchen cutting endeavors, such as chopping fruits and vegetables. Because bread knives are heavier and longer, they prove to be a little unwieldy for taking up such tasks. 

What Size Bread Knife Should I Buy?

When buying a professional bread knife, there are a few considerations to keep in mind about the blade length, material, flexibility, width and serrated edge. In addition to the blade, there’s also ergonomics, maintenance and ease of cleanup that should come high on your wishlist. Typically speaking, bread knives are anywhere from 8 to 11 inches in length. Whether you gravitate towards the lower or higher end of that spectrum will depend on your personal preference. That is, unless you’re baking extraordinarily large loaves of bread!

Bakeries, sandwich shops and the such will benefit from a bread knife with fewer serrations, as they are better adapted for cutting through thick crusts. However, if you intend to use your bread knife for soft foods, such as cake, then one with a flexible blade will be your best friend. Next to discuss is blade material. Stainless steel blades are the most popular because of the metal’s sharpness and resistance to corrosion. However, you can also find blades made from ceramic, which is harder and sharper, but is more likely to break with frequent use.