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I just posted about this in c/sourdough but I thought maybe some of you would have opinions and suggestions too. I’m not sure the etiquette around this kind of thing so feel free to scold me or just ignore the post.

So: I think my bread knife may have become too dull to use. It won’t slice through the crust on my sourdough and I end up hacking it to very uneven pieces. And I’m afraid I’m going to cut myself. Any suggestions for a new bread knife? Is there a big difference between the really cheap ones and something more expensive? Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Bread knives have a limited lifespan since you can't sharpen them so it doesn't make sense to spend a ton of money on one.

I've got a $25 Mercer 10" bread knife that's lasted me three years so far. I'm just starting to notice that it's not quite as sharp as it used to be but it's still getting the job done.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You actually can sharpen them if they have large serations, but it's a PITA.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, that’s super helpful!