You’ve got an impeccable loaf of crusty bread sitting before you, butter and other toppings at the ready. But how do you carve out the best slice? A dull butter knife won’t do and a chef’s knife is ...

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There is a reason why serrated knives are the best for slicing bread. The serrated edges are perfect for slicing through firm crusts and thus do not force you to press down, crushing the softer bread ...

If you've ever tried to slice open a loaf of sourdough with a dull kitchen knife, you know the struggle. With its serrated blade and sharp edge, a dedicated bread knife makes cutting through crusts ...

While there are dozens of varieties of kitchen knives, from paring to carving to something called a Santoku (which originated in Japan and typically has a thinner blade than a chef’s knife), one tool ...

You’ve got an impeccable loaf of crusty bread sitting before you, butter and other toppings at the ready. But how do you carve out the best slice? A dull butter knife won’t do and a chef’s knife is ...