The Knifewear Bread Knife Comparison Chart

The Knifewear Bread Knife Comparison Chart

Which bread knife is the best? It's really a matter of what you're cutting, and how you want to cut it. We've broken down the differences, benefits, and features of each bread knife that we sell!

Miyabi SG2 Birchwood Bread knife 240mm from Miyabi

Miyabi SG2 Birchwood Bread knife 240mm
Regular price $364.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $364.00 USD
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Serration Type
Regular Serrations.
Crumbiness
Somewhat crumby.
What we like about it
So. Damn. Sexy. A constant customer favourite.

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Regular price -
Regular price Sale price $19.99 USD
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Serration Type
Scalloped Serrations.
Crumbiness
Slightly crumby.
What we like about it
Extra long for squares, cakes, and big loaves.

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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo HK-1 Bread Knife 230mm from Tadafusa

Tadafusa Hocho Kobo HK-1 Bread Knife 230mm
Regular price $144.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $144.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Serration Type
Serrated Tip.
Crumbiness
Slightly crumby.
What we like about it
Easy to resharpen, smooth to cut with. It is unique, so inherently more interesting?

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Regular price -
Regular price Sale price $19.99 USD
Sale Sold out

Serration Type
Agressive Serrations.
Crumbiness
Lots of crumbs!
What we like about it
Very aggressive and easy to cut with. You'll find this knife in tons of professionals knife rolls.

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Regular price -
Regular price Sale price $19.99 USD
Sale Sold out

Serration Type
Regular Serrations.
Crumbiness
Fairly crumby.
What we like about it
Affordable quality, it's impossible to go wrong with this classic from Tojiro.

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Regular price -
Regular price Sale price $19.99 USD
Sale Sold out

Serration Type
Scalloped Serrations.
Crumbiness
Slightly crumby.
What we like about it
Scalloped serrations make this a a very smooth & inexpensive option.

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Tamahagane San Bread Knife 230mm SN-1118 from Tamahagane

Tamahagane San Bread Knife 230mm SN-1118
Regular price $178.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $178.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Serration Type
Regular Serrations.
Crumbiness
Somewhat crumby.
What we like about it
Matching Japanese knife sets that include bread knives are exceptionally rare. With Tamahagane, you can catch 'em all and keep it consistent!

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If you still can't figure out the right one, shoot us an email or send us a message and we'll be happy to help you choose.

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   Nathan Gareau

Nathan Gareau

Nathan started at Knifewear in 2013, when he left the restaurant industry to slang knives. Nowadays, he handles our communications, social media, and YouTube channel. If you're reading words on this website or watching one of our videos, Nathan was involved. He spends his spare time growing food, cooking, fermenting food and booze, and enjoying the great outdoors.

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