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Serrated Knives

Serrated knives are a useful kitchen blade designed with saw-like notches. The notches make it easier to cut things like tomatoes, bread, or fibrous items such as celery. Serrated edges are perfect for cutting bread that has a hard crust and soft insides.

Knives used for eating steak are also often serrated knives. This type of blade is definitely used often in the kitchen. You might not have to pay as much money to get a durable one. Professionals recommend a mid-grade knife made from high carbon stainless.

Some serrated knives claim to never need sharpening, but the serrations will dull with time. It takes specialized equipment and technique to re-sharpen serrations. The best way to get serrations sharpened is to take the blade to a professional.

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