Scalloped Bread Knife Options For Perfectly Sliced Bread and Rolls

A piece of fresh bread makes a welcome addition to just about any meal. Cut homemade or store-bought loaves into perfectly even slices with a scalloped bread knife from Williams Sonoma. In addition to slicing artisanal bread, these blades are also suitable for slicing delicate fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, carving roasts, cutting or leveling layered cakes and much more. Shop this collection for the best bread slicing tools from top brands like Wusthof, Shun and Zwilling J.A. Henckels.

What is a Scalloped Bread Knife?

Scalloped knives are specialized tools that cannot easily be substituted. The majority of the knives found in a typical knife set (like chef's knives, paring knives and utility knives) feature a smooth, sharp blade that can handle most kitchen prep tasks. Bread knives, however, have a serrated, saw-like edge. These scallops allow you to use a back-and-forth motion to saw through bread and other delicate foods. If you were to use a straight-edged blade, applying downward pressure, you will not have the same amount of control and will likely compress the loaf's airy interior.

Most bread knives feature an eight- to nine-inch blade and a four- to five-inch handle. The handles are designed to fit comfortably in your hand and come in various style options, including black with silver rivets and solid oak. Each scalloped blade is specially designed to achieve maximum sharpness and will stay sharp for countless uses (with proper care). For best results, avoid slicing on hard surfaces like stone, metal or glass and use a wooden cutting board instead.

Serrated Bread Knife Storage

Keep your premium bread knife protected and easy to access with a knife storage block, drawer organizer or magnetic knife strip. Knife blocks come in gorgeous color options like maple and walnut and look great on any countertop. These blocks all have a spot for a standard nine-inch bread knife and eight to 34 additional slots to store the rest of your collection (including small paring knives, large chef's knives, a set of steak knives and accessories like kitchen shears and knife sharpeners).

If your countertop space is limited, consider a drawer organizer instead. These smart storage solutions come in the same beautiful colors as the knife blocks and fit into most standard kitchen drawers. They're designed to protect the scalloped blade while keeping the handle easy to access. For busy home cooks, a magnetic knife strip is a top storage solution. These strips mount to any blank wall space in your kitchen, allowing you to display your straight and serrated blades as part of your kitchen decor. The magnetic design also means your knives are easy to access when cooking big meals and easy to put away.

Shop for a scalloped bread knife at Williams Sonoma to expertly slice bread and rolls, fruits and vegetables with delicate skins and much more. With their sharp, serrated edges, these knives easily cut through crusty bread and tomato skins, without crushing or otherwise damaging your food. After choosing your favorite Wusthof, Shun or Zwilling J.A. Henckels bread knives, complete your kitchen with matching prep knives from the same collections and proper knife storage to extend the life of your chef tools.