serrated edge

Bread knife feature

A serrated edge has a row of small, pointed teeth like a saw blade.

Bread knives and steak knives typically have serrated edges, which grip and cut through crusty or fibrous surfaces more easily than smooth blades: The serrated edge made quick work of the tomato's skin.

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edge profile/texture

serrated edgestraight edge

Unbent measuring tool

smooth edge · flat edge · straight blade · fine edge

cutting mechanism

serrated edgerazor edge

Blade's sharpest line

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G