Bread Knives

Shop for the right bread knife

Bread knives are an essential tool for any kitchen, as they are designed to easily cut through all types of bread, from crusty artisan loaves to soft sandwich bread. At Kitchenware Australia & New Zealand, we stock some of the world's best bread knives from renowned brands with customer reviews and our expert service to help you choose the right bread knife, whether it's for your home kitchen, cafe or restaurant, catering business or culinary school. 

Best Brands of Bread Knives

When it comes to finding the best bread knife, there are several top brands to consider. The most popular brands we offer include the top European knife brands of Wusthof or Victorinox while the most popular made in Japan are Shun and Global Knives. These brands offer high-quality bread knives that are sharp, durable, and designed to last.

What to Consider When Buying a Bread Knife

There are several factors to consider when buying a bread knife, including the blade length, blade material, handle material, and blade serration. Blade length is important as it determines the size of bread that the knife can handle. Blade material should be durable and rust-resistant, while handle material should be comfortable and easy to grip. Blade serration determines how easily the knife can cut through bread, with some knives featuring serrated blades while others feature scalloped blades.

Other Uses for Bread Knives

While bread knives are primarily used for cutting bread, they can also be used for other tasks in the kitchen. For example, they are great for slicing open the hard skins, melons, watermelons, bagels, pastries, and cakes. They can also be used to trim meat and fish or to cut sandwiches into smaller portions.

What Else to Buy When Purchasing a Bread Knife

When purchasing a bread knife, it is important to consider buying a suitable knife sharpener specifically designed for sharpening serrated edges. Bread knives can become dull over time, and a knife sharpener can help keep them sharp and in good condition. Additionally, a bread box or storage container can help keep bread fresh and prevent it from becoming stale. We also recommend for all kitchen knives that a knife-friendly chopping board is added to your list too, as this will preserve the edges of your knives to keep them sharp for longer and prevent chipping of the blade or damage to your benchtops while cutting. 

Why you should shop at Kitchenware Australia & New Zealand for Bread Knives and Kitchen Knives

Apart from being rated as the number one store on the independent review site ProductReview.com.au, we truly know our stuff when it comes to shopping for the best knives. We have been selling knives for over a decade, having helped tens of thousands of customers from home cooks to professional chefs select the right ones for their home, commercial kitchen or workplace. Our customer service team also is continually trained on the latest products directly from the brand representatives so they are up to date with their knowledge of what is newest knives in the marketplace, the latest customer feedback and also take the time to use the knives we sell themselves at home! 

Having the experience and knowledge across a variety of knife brands also helps us in being able to give our customers accurate and unbias recommendations to ensure we can meet your budget, requirements and preferences when it comes to purchasing knives.