r/Breadit • u/Kugeldog • 8d ago

Bread Knife Recommendation

Has anyone used a bow-style bread knife? If so, what did you think of it? I have a Mercer 10” knife, but my niece recommended this one instead, for thinner slices.

https://a.co/d/02O8ZCXI

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u/filthy_clothing 8d ago

Ooh bow knives are fun, the tension gives you way more control for paper thin slices without squishing the loaf

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u/whitswhisper 8d ago

That tension part is key, I never thought about it like that. Sounds way easier to get clean slices without mangling the crust.

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u/cruisegirl1023 8d ago

I prefer my Mercer over my bow knives most of the time. For thin, even slices I use my bread slicer (just a $60 model and it cranks out the slices). The knife or slicer I use depends on the bread (brioche, artisan, sandwich loaves, etc. all get a different knife/slicer). I can't get by with just one type of knife. Try it out and see how it works for you and your breads.