Will it squash the crumb? No—its scalloped edge saws through crust while leaving the inside airy and intact. A joint project between KNIndustrie and Coltelleria Berti, the BE–Knife bread knife carries forward more than a century of Italian craft. Forged from a single piece of brushed stainless steel, it has a squared bolster that flows into a handle tapering gently in hand. The serrations are cut for a steady glide—little force, no tearing—so baguettes and country loaves slice without collapse. It’s just as good on tomatoes, citrus, or a layered sponge. Made in Italy. Hand-wash and dry.