Bread knives
Which bread knife should I buy?
The Mercer is longer and less than half the price. The Victorinox is Swiss made, with a slip-resistant Fibrox handle and a lifetime warranty against defects. On a bread knife, length decides more than steel, because the blade has to reach past the far side of the loaf.
| Compared on | Millennia 10 in | Fibrox 8 in |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 10 in (25 cm) | 8 in (20 cm) |
| Edge | Wide wavy edge | Serrated |
| Steel | High-carbon Japanese steel | Ice-tempered high-carbon stainless |
| Handle | Textured | Fibrox, NSF approved |
| Warranty | Not in the bullets | Lifetime against defects |
| Price read | About $16 | About $40 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
Choose the Mercer for wide loaves and for value. It is the knife we would buy.
Choose the Victorinox for sandwich bread, and if you want the Fibrox grip and a Swiss warranty.
Not easily at home. A serrated blade stays useful for years, and replacing the Mercer is cheap.
Both makers advise hand washing.
Longer than your widest loaf. Ten inches covers most.
10 in (25 cm) wide wavy edge · one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel · textured handle · hand wash
A 10-inch wavy-edge bread knife in high-carbon Japanese steel for about $16.
Best for: Almost every kitchen that slices its own bread.
≈ $16
8 in (20 cm) serrated · ice-tempered high-carbon stainless · stamped · Fibrox handle · NSF approved · made in Switzerland
A Swiss-made 8-inch bread knife with a slip-resistant Fibrox handle. It is shorter than the Mercer and more than double its price.
Best for: Sandwich loaves, tomatoes and anyone who likes the Fibrox grip.
≈ $40
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
