F. Dick Premier Plus 10-inch Serrated Carving Knife

A serrated edge makes this 10-inch Premier Plus carver easy to use on beef, and it needs sharpening less frequently than a plain edge. F. Dick sells it as a carving knife, and we like it as a bread knife too.

Serrations catch a crusty exterior on a roast or a loaf at once, so the slice starts cleanly. The long, balanced blade then travels through in smooth, precise strokes. On prime rib, pork roast and ham it gives neat slices without pressing down and squeezing out juices.

The long, serrated edge also slices large loaves and cakes neatly. In a home kitchen with one long knife, it can serve both as a carver and as a bread knife. It also cuts through the crackling on a pork roast without crushing the meat beneath.

For roasts without a crust, the plain-edged Premier Plus 10-inch carving knife gives smoother slices. The Premier Plus 10-inch bread knife is bow-shaped for bread, and the 1905 serrated carving knife is shorter.