Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia Black Handle, 10-Inch Wide Wavy Edge, Bread Knife

I've had multiple bread knives over the years but I have to say....this Mercer Millennia10-Inch Bread Knife puts all others in the dust! BE VERY CAREFUL, this knife is wickedly sharp!! It has a lot more weight than the others but it helps in cutting the bread with ease. I really like how the handle is off-set up from the blade. The blade length is adequate even with my largest loaves. I remind myself each time I pick up the knife, that this bugger is scalpel sharp and to take my time--no rush!! I am so very glad I purchased this bread knife. The only con is that it doesn't have a plastic sheath to protect the blade--which it should honestly. As far as edge retention, only time will tell and how well it sharpens when that day comes. (I'll update in the future how well this knife holds up.)

5 Stars for the Mercer Culinary M23210 Bread Knife. Oh-where do I even begin with this serrated superstar? This knife doesn’t just cut bread; it performs a full-on Broadway musical number on your sourdough. With each slice, it sings, I’m gonna make you toast! and delivers clean, crumb-minimized cuts that would make a bakery jealous. The handle? It’s like shaking hands with a confident baker-firm, comfortable, and slightly flour-dusted (okay, that last part’s on me). I swear this knife has a PhD in ergonomics. It’s so easy to grip, I accidentally started slicing air just to keep the good vibes going. Now, let’s talk precision. This blade glides through crusty baguettes like a hot knife through… well, butter, obviously. I tried it on a loaf so dense it could’ve doubled as a doorstop, and it didn’t even blink. It just whispered, Challenge accepted, and left me with slices so perfect I considered framing them. Cleanup? A breeze. It’s dishwasher-safe, but I hand-wash it anyway because I’m convinced this knife deserves a spa day after its heroic feats. My only complaint? It’s too good. Now my friends expect artisanal bread platters at every potluck, and I’m running out of excuses to show off my knife skills. In summary, if you want a bread knife that’s part chef, part therapist, and part stand-up comedian, the Mercer Culinary M23210 is your guy. Buy it, love it, and maybe start a fan club.

I was skeptical because the price was so low for a reliable bread knife that would cut through sourdough crusts! I have an older classic Chicago Cutlery knife purchased in the 70s and it was quite pricey for its time, and has worked well through the years but not up to homemade sourdough. However, the numerous reviews were so good that I decided to take a chance. It arrived today and I took it out of the package and used it immediately on a half loaf of quite crusty sourdough. What can I say??? Aaaaahhhhmazing! Thank you!

This knife was judged the best by America’s Test Kitchen so I bought it on that basis. It does not disappoint. It came scary sharp, it cuts bread easily and it is even my favorite for carving tri tips even though I have some very good Japanese chef’s knives costing 10x. I’m buying a few as future Christmas presents for my grown children and other family members.

I struggled with slicing my homemade bread too long with the knives I had, so I finally decided it was time to upgrade. This knife had great reviews, and it's true, it's a great bread knife.

I love this knife. I make sourdough bread and the knife works great to cut it. However, if I get super crusty bottom, the knife may have trouble cutting thru it.

This very affordable slicing knife is no joke. I bought one specifically to slice sourdough bread. That’s not as simple as it sounds. This cuts easily through the bread whose bottom crust can be a challenge. This knife does the trick. It also slices bagels in half easily, but you do need to be careful. Trust me on that.

Wow! I thought I would run my finger along the side of the blade an it accidentally sliced my finger a little. It's SHARP! I cut my bread right after I washed it and it cut my really super soft bread so nice, I didn't have to use my bread slicer to hold it in place. Now I really don't need to use my bread slicer. The great reviews are truthful. I definitely recommend this!