Victorinox 47547 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Victorinox 47547 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Customer Review: Best bread knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best bread knife among several I have used; I'm with a commercial bread manufacturing company and we use this at our plants and office. It cuts very well and can be used on other produce such as lemons, tomatoes etc.; you don't need to buy an additional 5" serrated knife to match your set...needless use of money that can be allocated to a good quality end grain cutting board.
A serrated knife cannot be sharpened except by a professional with the right equipment for which they will charge handsomely; the only people professing that a store-bought knife sharpener can sharpen serrated knives are those who want to sell you sharpening equipment. This is a small investment compared to an expensive German or Japanese bread/serrated knives...use this for a year, then when it becomes dull, toss it and buy a new one that is guaranteed to be sharp.
Customer Review: The best thing since sliced...
Summary: 5 Stars
Never thought I'd gush over a knife, but this one is GREAT! It handles easily despite its length (large enough to top an 8 inch round cake) and the handle is comfortable with a nice "grippy" feel.
Space is at a premium in my tiny kitchen so I always check out the reviews (and Cook's Illustrated) before I buy, especially since I'll have to get rid of something else to make room. I am certainly NOT missing the Cutco bread knife (wedding present) it replaced. I with I'd gotten this knife sooner!
The only downside is storage - this is a LARGE knife. It will not fit in my knife block (or most blocks I've seen in stores). If its going to share a drawer with other kitchen tools you'll want a wrap or guard to keep it safe.
Customer Review: A great tool!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been looking for bread knife longer than the typical 8" but also one that had an offset handle. I make some larger loaves in the oven but even my breadmaker loaves are a bit big for an 8" knife. The curved blade and long length of this knife make any size loaf workable. If I have one concern it is that when cutting a heavy or stiff bread the blade drifts one direction or the other. I have learned to compensate for that characteristic. For that I would deduct a star but, this knife cuts a whole lot more than bread. I use it for meat, tomatoes, mushrooms, or most anything in the vegetable kingdom and meats (but not bones).
At $26 or so, it is a great value. I looked back on my Amazon purchase and found that I paid a lot less.
Customer Review: Best Christmas present ever!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've made fresh bread for a few years now, and every time I went to slice it I would lament my lack of a good bread knife. Loaves would get squished and torn every time I cut a slice!
This year my hubby surprised me by getting this bread knife for Christmas. And wow... AMAZING!!! No more squished or torn bread! Also, I always have trouble cutting straight, but this knife cuts so cleanly that I can make even slices. Woohooo!!!!!! ^_^
Another reviewer mentioned that the blade was thin, which surprised me. The blade is thick along the top (dull) edge and tapers to a sharp edge. It's heavier and thicker than any of my other knives. It's DEFINITELY not flimsy or thin!
Customer Review: Amazing value
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't bother dropping $80+ on a bread knife from some of the more well known knife brands (e.g. Wusthof, Global, etc.), even though this is a stamped knife it works like a charm. I definitely wouldn't go any smaller than this 10.25" model, especially if you eat a lot of artisan bread that can be rather large in diameter. It cuts through tough crusts with ease, and I haven't crushed a single loaf yet. Just yesterday I stacked 8 pitas on top of each other and easily cut the stack into quarters for pita chips. I even started to multitask with it; it's great for slicing large roasts and cutting up sandwiches as well.
A wonderful knife to complement any kitchen.