F. Dick Premier Plus 10-inch Bread Knife

A bow-shaped blade makes it easy to begin the cut on a crusty round or a baguette, and this 10-inch Premier Plus bread knife has that curve. The broad blade gives good knuckle clearance when the cut goes all the way through to the board.

The serrations are aligned and stand up to heavy use, which suits the hardest-crusted sourdough as well as the softest white bread. The length crosses a large country loaf in one stroke, so slices come out even for years.

The long blade also levels cakes and splits them into layers. Bakeries can use it for tall breads such as brioche and panettone, where a short knife would tear the crumb. It also slices large tomatoes without crushing them.

For a shorter knife that fits a standard block, the Premier Plus 8-inch bread knife is the counterpart. Roasts with a crust suit the Premier Plus 10-inch serrated carving knife, and the largest loaves the 1905 12.5-inch bread knife.