Mercer Culinary M23208 8 Inch Blade Length High Carbon Stainless Steel Bread Knife

Mercer Culinary  |  MFG #: M23208  |  Item #: 502825
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  • Optimized for precise bakery slicing operations
  • Durable high carbon Japanese steel blade
  • Stamped construction for easy maintenance
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The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife 8" Wide Wavy Edge is a professional-grade slicing utensil designed for precise bakery and kitchen applications. Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel, this bread knife features a stamped construction that ensures durability and sharpness retention over time. The 8-inch blade is equipped with a wide, wavy cutting edge optimized for efficient bread and sandwich slicing, reducing tearing and crushing. Its ergonomic black Santoprene® and polypropylene handle, enhanced with textured finger points and a protective finger guard, provides a secure grip and safe handling during high-volume food preparation. This knife is suitable for commercial kitchens requiring reliable, easy-to-maintain bread-cutting tools with superior edge retention and ergonomic design, making it ideal for both bakery and restaurant settings.

The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife offers a combination of precision cutting and durability, crafted with high carbon Japanese steel to withstand rigorous use. The wide wavy edge enhances slicing performance on bread and bakery products, while the stamped blade design simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Its non-slip handle with textured finger points ensures control and safety in fast-paced foodservice operations. Built for medium-volume bakery and culinary environments, this knife integrates seamlessly into commercial prep workflows, reducing fatigue and optimizing slicing accuracy for consistent presentation.

Suitable for bakery, deli, and restaurant bread preparation of moderate throughput

The Mercer Culinary M23208 bread knife features a high carbon stainless steel blade with a length of 8 to 9 inches, designed for durability and sharpness. Its stamped style contributes to lightweight handling, weighing approximately 0.5 lbs. The handle, composed of black plastic/polymer, offers an ergonomic grip suitable for extended use. The blade’s construction ensures food safety and easy cleaning, compatible with routine sanitation protocols in professional kitchens. The knife does not specify electrical requirements or refrigeration components, focusing solely on manual slicing performance. Its dimensions are optimized for efficient handling, with a blade length suited for slicing across bakery products, and a total weight focused on maneuverability. The knife complies with industry standards for performance in high-volume foodservice environments.

Electrical Compatibility & Setup: None; manual operation

Cleaning Routine: Rinse after use, hand wash with mild detergent

Storage Advice: Store in knife block or on magnetic strip for safety

Ergonomics: Textured handle for slip resistance during prolonged slicing

Replacement Parts: None typically required

A commercial bread knife is a specialized kitchen utensil designed for slicing bakery items with precision and efficiency. Featuring a long, wide wavy or serrated blade, it enables clean cuts through crusty and delicate bread types while minimizing tearing. The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife’s high carbon stainless steel construction ensures lasting sharpness, while its ergonomic handle improves control during repetitive cuts. Primarily used in bakery, deli, and restaurant settings, this knife supports high-volume bread preparation and presentation, making it a staple in professional foodservice operations requiring reliable slicing performance.

Built for medium-volume bakery and restaurant kitchens, the Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife offers superior durability, ergonomic control, and precise slicing. Mercer Culinary M23208 is designed for bakery and deli use, ensuring efficient bread and sandwich slicing with a comfortable grip. This commercial-grade tool excels in moderate throughput settings, supporting efficient workflow and consistent product presentation.

Mercer Culinary M23208 stands out through its high-quality Japanese steel blade and durable stamped construction, providing a lightweight yet robust tool for slicing bread with precision. Its ergonomic handle with textured finger points improves safety and control in fast-paced kitchen environments. Compared to competitors, this bread knife offers superior edge retention, easy cleaning, and an ergonomic design that reduces fatigue during extensive use, making it an excellent choice for professional bakery and foodservice operations.

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The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife 8" Wide Wavy Edge is a professional-grade slicing utensil designed for precise bakery and kitchen applications. Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel, this bread knife features a stamped construction that ensures durability and sharpness retention over time. The 8-inch blade is equipped with a wide, wavy cutting edge optimized for efficient bread and sandwich slicing, reducing tearing and crushing. Its ergonomic black Santoprene® and polypropylene handle, enhanced with textured finger points and a protective finger guard, provides a secure grip and safe handling during high-volume food preparation. This knife is suitable for commercial kitchens requiring reliable, easy-to-maintain bread-cutting tools with superior edge retention and ergonomic design, making it ideal for both bakery and restaurant settings.

Top Mercer Culinary M23208 Features

The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife offers a combination of precision cutting and durability, crafted with high carbon Japanese steel to withstand rigorous use. The wide wavy edge enhances slicing performance on bread and bakery products, while the stamped blade design simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Its non-slip handle with textured finger points ensures control and safety in fast-paced foodservice operations. Built for medium-volume bakery and culinary environments, this knife integrates seamlessly into commercial prep workflows, reducing fatigue and optimizing slicing accuracy for consistent presentation.

  • Precisely cuts bread with a 8" wide wavy edge blade
  • High carbon Japanese steel ensures edge retention and durability
  • Stamped construction simplifies cleaning and replacement
  • Ergonomic handle with textured finger points enhances grip control
  • Full tang blade design offers balance for repetitive slicing tasks

Suitable for bakery, deli, and restaurant bread preparation of moderate throughput

Mercer Culinary M23208 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M23208 bread knife features a high carbon stainless steel blade with a length of 8 to 9 inches, designed for durability and sharpness. Its stamped style contributes to lightweight handling, weighing approximately 0.5 lbs. The handle, composed of black plastic/polymer, offers an ergonomic grip suitable for extended use. The blade’s construction ensures food safety and easy cleaning, compatible with routine sanitation protocols in professional kitchens. The knife does not specify electrical requirements or refrigeration components, focusing solely on manual slicing performance. Its dimensions are optimized for efficient handling, with a blade length suited for slicing across bakery products, and a total weight focused on maneuverability. The knife complies with industry standards for performance in high-volume foodservice environments.

  • Blade Length: 8" - 9"
  • Handle Material: Plastic / Polycarbonate
  • Weight: 0.5 lbs
  • Construction: Stamped high carbon stainless steel
  • Design: Black handle with textured finger points
  • Blade Style: Wide wavy edge for efficient slicing
  • Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Hand wash recommended, disassembly not required
  • Temperature Resistance: Suitable for standard kitchen environments
  • Food Safety: Compliant with sanitation standards, impact-resistant handle
  • Dimensions: Blade width 1.5 inches, height 0.2 inches, length 8-9 inches
  • Usage Compatibility: Compatible with professional kitchen utensils, not heat resistant

Electrical Compatibility & Setup: None; manual operation

Cleaning Routine: Rinse after use, hand wash with mild detergent

Storage Advice: Store in knife block or on magnetic strip for safety

Ergonomics: Textured handle for slip resistance during prolonged slicing

Replacement Parts: None typically required

What is a commercial bread knife?

A commercial bread knife is a specialized kitchen utensil designed for slicing bakery items with precision and efficiency. Featuring a long, wide wavy or serrated blade, it enables clean cuts through crusty and delicate bread types while minimizing tearing. The Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife’s high carbon stainless steel construction ensures lasting sharpness, while its ergonomic handle improves control during repetitive cuts. Primarily used in bakery, deli, and restaurant settings, this knife supports high-volume bread preparation and presentation, making it a staple in professional foodservice operations requiring reliable slicing performance.

Top bread knives for commercial bakery and foodservice environments

Built for medium-volume bakery and restaurant kitchens, the Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife offers superior durability, ergonomic control, and precise slicing. Mercer Culinary M23208 is designed for bakery and deli use, ensuring efficient bread and sandwich slicing with a comfortable grip. This commercial-grade tool excels in moderate throughput settings, supporting efficient workflow and consistent product presentation.

  • Operation type — ideal for bakery prep stations
  • Kitchen type — suitable for compact commercial kitchens
  • Foodservice category — bakery and deli environments
  • Workload qualifier — optimized for moderate throughput
  • Use case — bread slicing for sandwich preparation

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M23208?

Mercer Culinary M23208 stands out through its high-quality Japanese steel blade and durable stamped construction, providing a lightweight yet robust tool for slicing bread with precision. Its ergonomic handle with textured finger points improves safety and control in fast-paced kitchen environments. Compared to competitors, this bread knife offers superior edge retention, easy cleaning, and an ergonomic design that reduces fatigue during extensive use, making it an excellent choice for professional bakery and foodservice operations.

  • Compact footprint for efficient storage and handling
  • High carbon Japanese steel for lasting sharpness
  • Stainless steel stamped blade simplifies maintenance
  • Ergonomic handle with textured grip for safety
  • Ideal for bakery, deli, and restaurant bread slicing

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Mercer Culinary M23208 Millennia® Bread Knife 8" Wide Wavy Edge
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Mercer Culinary M23208 8 Inch Blade Length High Carbon Stainless Steel Bread Knife

$15.08 $32.10

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