Bread knife

[Atingle]

So, what’s the best bread knife?
I’m right handed and looking for something that would be a nice fit for a pro environment.

[mauichef]

We love our Kohetsu!
They come in 2 sizes now. Wish I'd had the opportunity to get the 270.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/ko1k6brknlob.html

[ronnie_suburban]

We love our Kohetsu!
They come in 2 sizes now. Wish I'd had the opportunity to get the 270.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/ko1k6brknlob.html

kotetsuBread-1.jpg

I love mine too but iirc, the 270mm is just a 240mm with a longer tang (some sort of prototype). Guessing Mark can confirm.

[taz575]

Yeah, the descriptions says they extended the machi (neck) of the knife, so it's still the same blade length. Tojiro ITK is still my go to for bread and watermelon!

[ex1580]

I have a MAC Superior Bread Knife 10.5 Inch and compared to any other bread knife I have used I would say it is... superior.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/macsubrkn.html

There is a Tojiro ITK Bread Knife 270mm now that looks like basically the same thing for a lot less money. I really like this design. I am not a pro. https://www.chefknivestogo.com/toitkbrkn.html

[taz575]

The Tojiro ITK and Mac bread knives are almost identical except the handle shape. Tojiro is much less expensive!

[ronnie_suburban]

I have both the Tojiro ITK 270mm and the Kohetsu 1k 240mm. Even though I like the additional length on the Tojiro, I still prefer the Kohetsu because I like that pointy tip. With some heartier/crustier breads, having that tip helps get a cut going. And I think that overall, the teeth are a bit sharper than on the Tojiro, which can also be helpful. But in most cases, the knives perform equally well.

Fwiw, I also have a Güde 12" Bread Knife (Alpha Barrel Oak Series), which is a fun showpiece but as a functional tool for a low-volume home baker, pretty much of a waste of space and money.

[Kalaeb]

I have always wanted a Gude, but never pulled the trigger. The Tojiro ITK is a great knife. Easy to rehandle if you want to add some bling. I have used the Kohetsu, but preferred the Tojiro and oddly enough my Shun.

[TheLegalRazor]

I must confess that the only bread knife in our house is a Cutco which is about 25 years old. However, when I saw the photo of his 240mm Kohetsu which Ronnie posted in the baking thread, I began to think that I need one. A great looking bread knife.