F. Dick Red Spirit 10-inch Bread Knife

Soft bread and crusty loaves both slice cleanly with this 10-inch Red Spirit bread knife, which makes easy work of croissants and French baguettes. Its sharp serrated edge cuts through crust without crushing the crumb.

The long blade crosses a wide loaf in one stroke, so slices come out even. The slim grind reduces drag, which helps with delicate pastries that tear under a thick blade. The round handle is comfortable for long strokes and is joined to the blade without gaps.

The length also levels cake layers and slices a tall loaf of brioche without squashing it. For sandwich bread, it cuts thin, even slices for toasting. Start each cut with a gentle backward draw so the teeth catch the crust.

A pink version is the Pink Spirit 10-inch bread knife. For sandwiches and bagels, an offset blade such as the ProDynamic 7-inch offset serrated knife keeps the knuckles off the board. Our knife shapes guide covers bread knives.