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andrew.a
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Dec 12, 2017
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Bread knife recommendations? I've heard not to get anything expensive since the serration makes it hard/impossible to sharpen. I would imagine a knife like that doesn't dull as fast as others based off what it's used with and doesn't contact a cutting board nearly as much, so a decent one could probably last quite a long time?
Dec 12, 2017
Dzerh
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andrew.aYes, a decent bread knife lasts years in home environment without sharpening.
Dec 12, 2017
sc_fd
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andrew.aAre you planning to use it primarily on very crusty loaves, or will it be used on other foods?
Dec 12, 2017
andrew.a
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Dec 12, 2017
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sc_fdI would like to use it for many different breads, including some moderately crusty. Maybe cake and some melon-type fruits as well.
Dec 12, 2017
sc_fd
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andrew.aCurrently I only use mine on very crusty loaves and splurged on a hefty Guede bread knife. Even on this, a long, sharp chef knife can work but will probably want to be touched up afterwards. Cakes and melon get cut with a long, thin chef's knife. Before, I had a Gesshin bread knife which really excels at cutting softer things like cake with minimal crumbs but did struggle with the really crusty loaves Something like Victorinox bread knife should work as well Have gifted a Mac Superior bread knife which I hope lasts the recipient for forever Go longer on the bread knife so you can have the length to do the push and pull cuts and let the knife do the work
Dec 12, 2017
AngryAccountant
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Dec 12, 2017
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andrew.aHonestly, grab a Victorinox bread knife, whatever handle shape / length you like and forget about it. It'll cost under $30, and last 10 years in average use. Replace it when you feel like it.
Dec 12, 2017
MrRazor101
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Jan 16, 2018
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andrew.aI James Sharpening Service have been sharpening since 1991 , to sharpen serrated blades of all types I use triangle sticks by Spyderco
Jan 16, 2018
harrisonh
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Jan 23, 2018
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andrew.ayes, you should consider a bread knife "disposable", but even when cutting very crusty bread at restaurant quantities "disposable" still means a half dozen years and at home usage levels "disposable" means a lifetime. Harder knives are NOT necessarily better when it comes to bread. You do NOT need a Damascus knife for bread unless you're an interior decorator, not a gourmet. Harder knives are NOT necessarily better when it comes to bread. LOW ot MID range hardness steel would be best.
If you want an "el cheapo" The Mercer Millenia offset bread knife is spectacular and the victorinox is pretty darn good. As much as I hate ATK knife reviews, the Mercer won in the bread knife category, and in this case, I agree with them. Of course Mercer has several better quality lines. I's also HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the Tojiro ITK bread knife. My personal "go to" bread knife.
Jan 23, 2018
BoogieNYC
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Mar 18, 2018
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andrew.aI use the F Dick Offset Bread Knife, I got the recommendation from Tony Bourdain and I really like it. Should be about $40 (https://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=2668&gclid=CjwKCAjwnLjVBRAdEiwAKSGPIyl3prGuWobyCFKgjyMMQqSwYS4s-zArFEOGB8Os8Z1XoZ4nfPhtbxoCgUcQAvD_BwE).
Mar 18, 2018
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