How we make the serrations on the STEELPORT Bread Knife

Mike from the STEELPORT Knife Co. team demonstrates how we create the unique 'wavy' (vs. 'pointy') serration of our carbon steel 10" Bread Knife.

We designed and built this machine ourselves to achieve this improved serration style and offer a bread knife that meets our standards of iconic design, functional detail, handcrafted locally with all USA materials. STEELPORT is proud to offer one of the only premium bread knives available.

No kitchen is complete without a bread knife. The STEELPORT Bread Knife is designed to perform equally well cutting bread with hard crusts and softer loafs. It can also be used as a serrated slicer for cutting through BBQ meats, and other hard crust foods. The STEELPORT Bread Knife features a unique ‘wavy’/'reverse' serration (rather than a pointed serration) resulting in a finer, sharper edge which requires less of sawing motion and can slice, rather than saw, through food with ease. This functional design allows for cutting through the toughest bread crust, while still being more gentle on other food if used as a serrated slicer. A wavy serration is also less destructive to both the food and cutting board than a standard pointy serration.

The curved blade and 1” heel allows for a natural cutting motion and better knuckle clearance. We found that a 10” blade is the perfect length for a bread knife. A longer blade can be unwieldy while a shorter blade requires too much of a sawing motion.

STEELPORT knives all have solid one-piece traditional drop forged construction from blade tip to end cap with an integral bolster for a well-balanced and long-lasting knife. Through STEELPORT’s proprietary differential heat treatment, American 52100 Carbon Steel achieves an unmatched 65HRC hardness at the blade for exceptional long-lasting sharpness, while maintaining a softer 30HRC spine for lifelong durability.

The bolster and spine are hand-polished smooth for a supremely comfortable pinch grip hold. STEELPORT’s signature contoured handle makes cutting an enjoyable experience and not a chore. For all STEELPORT handles, we use Oregon Big Leaf Maple Burl, a locally sourced, naturally unique burl wood, stabilized with resin to meet tough kitchen requirements and won’t shrink or swell.

Shop for the STEELPORT Bread Knife online at steelportknife.com or come check it out in person at our factory in Portland, Oregon.