Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Bread Knife

For More Than Slicing Bread

A good serrated knife is a kitchen essential—one of the three basic knives we think every home cook should have (along with a chef’s knife and a paring knife). It’s sometimes called a bread knife, but its uses extend far beyond slicing loaves. The point of using a serrated blade is to cut into foods that are too hard or squishy for straight blades (such as the one on a chef’s knife) to get a purchase on. Serrated knives excel at cutting not only rustic bread loaves but also thick-rinded watermelons, tough-skinned pineapples, and delicate foods such as layer cakes or squishy tomatoes. They’re also useful for cutting foods with layers of different textures, such as sandwiches or baked goods.

"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."

— Detroit News

This Set Includes:

Cook Along with Bridget and Julia

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

New and Improved Shopping Guide

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.

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(2) Baking Sheets
(2) Sheet Cover Lids

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Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Bread Knife

Blade

Handle

Sharpness

We’ve loved this inexpensive industry favorite for years, and for good reason. Its blade is long enough to span large loaves and pastries and tall enough to direct easily through thick sandwiches. It also has just the right number of tall, reasonably sharp serrations, ensuring that it sliced and chopped every food well. A long, rubbery handle was comfortable for hands of all sizes to grip.

Handle Material: Polypropylene and Santoprene

Length: 10 in

Handle Length: 5.75 in

Blade Angle: 16°

Usable Blade Length: 9.2 in

Blade Height at Heel: 1.5 in

Number of Serrations: 29

Serration Height: 1.2 mm

Weight: 5.93 oz

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.