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

I make sourdough and got tired of struggling to cut it, saw a recommendation for this knife and decided to try it. It slices through the bread so easily, and even better than my electric knife! It's very sturdy and sharp! Absolutely worth every penny!

This is pretty great. It hasn't let me down in slicing bread. Comfortable to hold and blade appears sharp. Price to quality ratio is just right. I recommend this if you are looking for a good quality product at a lower price point.

Most bread knives are ok, but they tear the bread as much as cut it. But not this knife! It really cuts the bread easily and cleanly! And it's reasonably priced. And even though I put it through the dishwasher, it is super sharp months after I bought it. I like it so much, I bought some of their other knives which are also amazing.

Just got it and it's a great knife. Slices through even the slightly warm bread easily and makes clean cuts. It's easy to wash (obviously) and I like how it feels in my hand, good balance. It's attractive and looks like it will last for a while. Great value for the price.

This knife is amazing for crusty sourdough! I have a bread knife that came with a very good set, which made me nervous when cutting sourdough because it wouldn’t easily slice the crust. This Mercer has very positive reviews, and for its modest price, I thought it might be the answer to my problem. Yes! It’s no exaggeration to say that I was amazed at how great this is for sourdough. I can cut fairly thin slices with no tearing and no fear. If you’re looking for a great bread knife for sourdough, don’t hesitate.

M23210 Bread Knife First off, Amazon accumulates reviews for all of Mercer's knives into one rating (which they do with many other items as well). So, how do customers know which knife gets which review? Yes, it got best of class from many sources and yes, in my first use it outperforms my current restaurant grade knife that I have sharpened several times, but it is not perfect out of the package. When examining the edge with a flashlight, 'grey line' can be seen on some of the tips and the sides of the gullets. Gray line means a flat surface that reflects light. A perfect edge has no flat spots and produces no grey line/reflection. Big Deal? It is to me. But to be honest, it's not uncommon for other knives, chisels and such. While this knife is not comparatively expensive (it is an above average restaurant grade knife with an NFS certification on the blade), I expected a clean edge from tip to heal. Why? Because serrated knives are a pain in the rump to sharpen. It's more than running a round file through the gullets; that's easy. But each of the tips must the sharpened with a micro file because they come from the factory slightly rounded (as does this knife), and they round over even more from cutting. That's why bread knives can dull quickly. They do not cut with the valley of the gullet but with the few tips of the serration. No matter how sharp the valleys are, it's the tips that do the work. Unless you are experienced and have the tools, sharpening a serrated edge is unrealistic. Taking it in for sharpening (if you can find such a service) might cost 1/2 the original cost of this knife. So, your best protection is to use the knife correctly and safely: - Hold it correctly. Wrap your thumb and first finger firmly against the contour of the handle near the heal of the blade to arrest movement. This knife has an excellent contour and soft, textured grip. - Use the correct handing. This knife is a right-hand knife with the flat side of the knife on the inside of the loaf and the beveled side on the slice side of the cut. Mercer makes a left-hand model as well. They otherwise will not cut well. - Use the correct posture. Address the counter with your left foot extended and come as close the cutting surface as is possible. Grasp the loaf with your left hand well away from the cut line and exert firm, appropriate, downward pressure. Keep your elbows tight to your sides. The idea is to minimize lateral movement. - Cut from the shoulder. The cutting motion does not begin with the hand, wrist or arm but at the shoulder. Keep the knife, your hand and your arm in alignment as you make the cutting motion. Your arm should rub against your right side. - Position the bread correctly. Because of your posture, the bread should be slightly rotated to the left, say 15 degrees. - Start the cut with one or more backstrokes until the cut line is established and then cut on the forward stroke. Do not cut with a back/forth rapid gesture. Cut on the forward stroke with a purposeful manner using the appropriate force for the kind of loaf you are cutting. - Roll the loaf. When you near the end of the cut and before contacting the cutting surface, roll the bread on its side, if safely possible, and complete the cut with less resistance (especially on thick crusted bottoms). Even wooden and plastic surfaces will wear down the edge far, far more than will bread. - Keep the blade clean. Carefully wipe the blade with a damp towel if moist crumb accumulates causing drag on the blade. - Wash and store correctly. Clean the blade with water and diluted liquid detergent as needed. Rinse and dry carefully. Then store the blade in a block or divided compartment. Otherwise, buy and use a blade guard made for bread knives. One more thing ... this is a bread knife, not a general slicer. The more you use it on a cutting board, the sooner it will dull. If your slicing knife will not cut tomatoes or onions, get it sharpened. This is an above average knife. I look forward to a long and happy marriage with just the occasional strife of sharpening. And, this knife has a limited lifetime warranty. 5 Stars. May the crust be with you.

The Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife is a standout performer that rivals far more expensive blades. From the moment you pick it up, the ergonomics feel right. The textured handle offers a secure, non-slip grip, and the contouring fits naturally in the hand, giving you confidence and control whether you’re slicing delicate pastries or tackling thick, crusty loaves. It’s lightweight without feeling flimsy, and the balance between handle and blade makes long, even slices feel almost effortless. The blade sharpness is immediately noticeable. The wavy serrations bite cleanly into tough crusts without ripping through the softer interior. Artisan sourdough, bagels, sandwich bread, tomatoes, cakes, and melons all slice cleanly with minimal pressure. Mercer’s steel holds its edge surprisingly well, especially given the affordability of the Millennia line. The wide blade profile adds extra stability, helping maintain straight, consistent cuts—a feature typically found in higher-end bakery knives. Packaging is straightforward and secure, protecting the blade during shipping while keeping things simple and functional. Out of the box, the knife is ready to work. The only downside is the universal challenge of sharpening serrated knives; it requires either a specialty tool or a bit of technique. Fortunately, the wavy edge holds up longer than many comparable blades, so sharpening isn’t a frequent concern. Where this knife excels is in value. It performs on par with bread knives costing several times more, making it an exceptional addition for home cooks, professional kitchens, bakers, and anyone who appreciates a reliable, sharp, and comfortable tool. Its versatility also stands out—this knife handles everything from bread to produce to soft-skinned items with ease. Pros • Exceptionally sharp wavy edge cuts cleanly without crushing • Comfortable, slip-resistant handle with great ergonomics • Lightweight and well-balanced for long slicing motions • Wide blade provides stability and cleaner cuts • Outstanding value compared to premium bread knives Cons • Sharpening serrated edges requires practice and the right tool The Mercer Millennia 10-Inch Bread Knife delivers impressive cutting power, ergonomic comfort, and long-lasting performance at a price that makes it one of the smartest upgrades you can make in the kitchen.

Wonderful knife. I just thought I had a bread knife before. Cut thru bread like butter. Takes a little sawing to get through sour dough but works great.

The best bread knife ever, I loved it. It cuts off sourdough bread easily, which is hard to cut if you know what I mean;)

Exceptional value. Works much better than bread knives costing many times more than this. The grip is very secure and the edge does not skitter over top of very crusty bread. Cuts through cleanly and efficiently. Knife is not too thick and heavy or too thin. It really is the perfect bread knife and the best one I have ever tried. Very satisfied with it, to say the least. Highly recommended.

I have purchased many bread knives over the years, always trying hard not to spend a fortune on any particular knife, sadly this has proved to be a false economy though, if I'd known what I know now, I would have just saved up and bought a far better knife the first time, hindsight can be a wonderful thing! What I can say about this purchase is that, thus far, I am very impressed! Yes, it's certainly not the cheapest, but saying that, it's also far from being too expensive. I have used it to cut very fresh, artisan bread and it has coped very well. Applying very little pressure and sawing away, sliced the bread evenly and as thinly as I wanted, without destroying the loaf! I like the extra length to the blade than all previous bread knives I've used. It feels well balanced too and obviously, nice and sharp. Even though this is strictly a bread knife, I actually tried it to carve a roasted joint of beef and it sliced that nice and thinly, an excellent result! Some other reviews have mentioned not liking the texture of the handle, but I don't have any issues with that at all. I pop mine in the dishwasher and it appears to be holding up well. I would say, considering the price paid for this bread knife, it is well worth buying, I am very impressed! Hopefully it will last, only time will tell, but certainly the best value bread knife I have ever bought and I've had quite a few!

Excelente calidad; corta perfecto y sin batallar las hogazas de pan.

Best bred knife. Sharp and weighty