F. Dick 1905 10-inch Bread Knife

A slight curve along the edge helps this 10-inch 1905 bread knife roll through a crusty loaf in long strokes. Its serrations are long and sharp, with a wide bevel between them for durability, and the length clears a large country loaf in one pass.

The reduced bolster leaves room to choke up on the blade with a pinch grip, which gives more control when slicing thin. Each knife is tapered from spine to edge and checked for balance, so it saws evenly rather than pulling to one side. It slices sourdough, rye and soft sandwich bread alike.

The 10-inch length also suits splitting cake layers and slicing large tomatoes. A long blade also lets the cook cut a wide loaf without sawing back and forth.

For everyday loaves, the 1905 8.5-inch bread knife is easier to store, and the 1905 12.5-inch bread knife handles the largest breads. An offset alternative for sandwiches is the ProDynamic 7-inch offset serrated knife.