Mercer Culinary M23210YL 10 Inch Blade High Carbon Steel Yellow Handle Knife

The Mercer Culinary M23210YL Millennia Colors® Bread Knife 10" Wide Wavy Edge is a professional-grade slicing tool designed for precise bread and sandwich cutting in commercial kitchens. Made from high carbon Japanese steel, this stamped bread knife features a 10-inch blade with a wide wavy edge, optimized for effortlessly slicing through crusty loaves. Its vibrant yellow non-slip Santoprene® and polypropylene handle incorporates textured finger points and a protective guard for enhanced safety and control. Suitable for high-volume bakery, culinary, and foodservice environments, this knife combines durability with ergonomic handling, ensuring consistent performance over extended use.

Top Mercer Culinary M23210YL Features

This bread knife offers a high-carbon Japanese steel blade with a wide wavy edge, providing superior cutting precision and blade flexibility for commercial bread slicing. Its stamped construction enhances durability while reducing weight for easier handling. The yellow Santoprene® handle with textured finger points ensures a secure, slip-resistant grip, facilitating safe and efficient repetitive cuts. Designed for bakery and food prep environments, the knife's protective finger guard minimizes user fatigue and potential accidents during busy service. Its technical build supports precise, clean cuts, ideal for high-volume bakery workflows.

• Wide 10" wavy blade: Ensures precise slicing of crusty breads and baked goods.
• High carbon Japanese steel: Delivers excellent edge retention and durability for commercial use.
• Lightweight stamped design: Reduces operator fatigue during extended periods of use.
• Non-slip yellow Santoprene handle: Provides a secure grip with textured finger points for safety.
• Protective finger guard: Minimizes risk of injury during slicing tasks in busy kitchens.

Ideal for bakery, culinary, and foodservice kitchens requiring reliable bread slicing tools.

Mercer Culinary M23210YL Technical Specs

This professional bread knife features a high-carbon stainless steel blade measuring 10 inches in length, stamped for lightweight durability. The blade’s wide wavy edge enhances slicing efficiency, facilitating clean cuts through crusty bread and baked goods, while maintaining sharpness over repeated use. The handle is made from yellow Santoprene® and polypropylene, offering a non-slip grip with textured finger points, and is designed for optimal ergonomics. The knife’s construction ensures resistance to corrosion and damage from regular cleaning. Weighing approximately 0.67 pounds, it is lightweight yet sturdy, suited for high-volume bakery environments. Its design complies with safety standards, incorporating a protective finger guard. The knife is non-volt, non-electric, with a standard dimension suitable for commercial kitchen workflows. It’s compatible with standard knife storage and cleaning routines, requiring hand washing and careful handling to maintain blade integrity.

• Blade Material: High carbon stainless steel for sharpness and durability
• Blade Length: 10 inches for versatile bakery slicing tasks
• Handle Material: Yellow Santoprene® and polypropylene for non-slip grip
• Weight: 0.67 lbs for ease of use during repetitive cuts
• Construction: Stamped design for lightweight operation and ease of handling
• Color: Yellow handle for visibility and safety in busy kitchens

What is a commercial bread slicing knife?

A commercial bread slicing knife is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed specifically for efficiently cutting bread and baked goods in high-volume foodservice settings. It features a long, wide blade—often wavy or serrated—to enable clean, crust-friendly slices while minimizing tearing. Typically constructed from high-quality materials such as high carbon stainless steel, and equipped with ergonomic handles, these knives are compatible with standard cleaning and storage protocols. The Mercer Culinary M23210YL Millennia Colors® Bread Knife is installed in bakery and restaurant environments, making it ideal for slices of crusty bread, baguettes, and large baked loaves in busy commercial kitchens.

Top Bread Slicing Tools for Bread and Sandwich Preparation

Designed for bakery and foodservice environments, the Mercer Culinary M23210YL bread knife offers reliable performance, durable construction, and ergonomic handling suited for moderate throughput kitchens. Its precision serrated blade is perfect for efficient bread slicing, supporting optimal workflow in bakery, deli, and culinary settings, particularly where consistent, clean cuts are required in bread and sandwich preparation.

• Operation Type — suited for bakery and deli workflows
• Kitchen Type — ideal for busy commercial kitchens and bakeries
• Foodservice Category — best for bread and baked good service sectors
• Workload Qualifier — designed for medium-volume slicing tasks
• Use Case — effective for crusty bread, sandwich loaves, and baked goods

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M23210YL?

Mercer Culinary M23210YL stands out among bread knives with its high-carbon Japanese steel blade, lightweight stamped construction, and vibrant non-slip handle. This ensures precise cuts, longevity, and safety during high-volume bread slicing tasks. Its durable design and ergonomic features support efficient, repetitive use in demanding commercial bakery and culinary environments, surpassing standard nonprofit-grade options.

• Compact footprint suited for tight kitchen spaces
• High-carbon Japanese steel enhances blade longevity
• Lightweight stamped blade reduces operator fatigue
• Vivid yellow handle improves visibility and safety
• Ergonomic design supports continuous, precise slicing operations