Bread knives by Tyrolit Life

For slicing bread, we recommend a special bread knife with a serrated blade. The serrated edge allows for effortless cutting through hard crusts and soft crumb without squishing the bread.

High-quality bread knives, such as those made from stainless steel, are rust-resistant, offer precise cuts, and minimize crumb adhesion. Choosing a bread knife with a sharp edge and well-balanced design ensures optimal results. Bread knives are also referred to as roll-cutters or serrated knives.

A good bread knife is distinguished by several important features. The most notable is the wavy blade equipped with a precise serrated edge. This allows for effortless slicing of bread, without crushing the crust or tearing the crumb unevenly.

The blade of high-quality bread knives is often made from stainless steel, which guarantees a precise slicing experience. The balanced equilibrium between the blade and handle makes handling easier and ensures comfortable use.

Furthermore, a good handle offers a secure grip, while the knife guard protects the blade when not in use.

The recommended length for a bread knife is usually between 20 and 25 centimeters. This length makes it possible to cut even larger thick loaves of bread with a single cut.

A bread knife this length provides the flexibility needed to effortlessly cut both soft crumb and crispy crust. Choosing the right length depends on your personal preferences and the types of bread you will often cut.

The serrated edge on bread knives facilitates precise slicing of crispy crusts and soft crumbs. It decreases the pressure on the bread, maintaining its texture and minimizing crumb attachment. As a result, the bread’s shape and flavor are preserved, while even slices are achieved.

A bread knife can be sharpened with sharpening stones or knife sharpeners. Pay attention to the correct angle and glide the knife smoothly over the sharpening stone or the sharpener. Then, use a honing steel to maintain the sharpness.

Tyrolit Life is an expert in the field of sharpening and grinding. We offer sharpening stones with an integrated angle, sharpening stones in combination with cutting boards, knife sharpeners, or a knife block with integrated knife sharpener for purchase. The advantage is that the ideal sharpening angle of 15° is integrated into our knife sharpeners.

In a well-equipped kitchen, three knives are particularly essential. First, the chef’s knife or santoku knife, which is considered an all-rounder and is ideally suited for cutting meat, vegetables and other ingredients. Its versatile blade handles a wide range of tasks.

Secondly, the peeling knife or vegetable knife, which is ideal for precise peeling, cutting and chopping of smaller ingredients. Its handy size allows precise control for fine-working tasks.

Thirdly, the bread knife, with a wavy blade specially designed for cutting bread. It preserves the crust and crumb intact and allows for even cuts.

These three knives cover a wide range of cutting tasks in the kitchen and provide a solid basis for efficient cooking and preparation.

Other knife sets contain other knife types such as a meat knife, universal knives in various sizes.

When buying a bread knife, there are a few important factors to consider to make the best choice. First of all, the serrated edge of the blade is decisive. A well-defined wave pattern ensures even cutting of crust and crumb without crushing the bread.

The length of the blade is also important. A bread knife with a length between 20 and 25 centimetres is ideal for effortlessly cutting even larger loaves of bread.
High-quality materials are another aspect. Durable stainless steel for the blade and a sturdy handle (wooden handle or plastic handle) are recommended to ensure durability and comfort.

In addition, the weight and blade length (total length) of the knife is of interest. A balanced weight makes cutting easier and prevents the knife from becoming too heavy.
Ultimately, the budget plays a role. It is advisable to invest in a high quality bread knife as it will pay off in the long run.

All prices incl. the respective value added tax (VAT) are displayed in the Tyrolit Life shopping cart. Tyrolit Life offers a special advantage for customers in Germany and Austria as well as other European countries: from an order value of €99.90, shipping is free. This also applies to the high-quality, carefully crafted bread knives. The delivery time is usually 5 working days, which ensures fast delivery.

Shipping costs are displayed transparently and may vary depending on the order. Tyrolit Life attaches great importance to ensuring that customers are fully informed of all costs, including MSRP and shipping costs, as well as free shipping, before completing their order. Thus, Tyrolit Life not only guarantees quality and efficiency in its products, but also in its shipping service in Germany, Austria and throughout Europe. DHL ships to Switzerland.