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Best knife for splitting/topping cakes for $50 - $75

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#1 ·
Right now I'm leaning heavily towards the Granton[emoji]174[/emoji] 12" or 14" Slicer or Granton[emoji]174[/emoji] wavy edge.

I don't mind spending a bit extra on the front-end to ensure I get the best tool for the job.
 
#4 · (Edited)
You don't like the cake cutting wire?
Don't know anything about "the cake cutting wire", thanks, I will research as well as inquire at school about it.

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Misono moly, exists in 12 and 14 inch.

That is a splendid looking blade, indeed. Yes, bit out of my current budget. but not obtainable if I can sell a few more loaves of Kalamata or Roasted Garlic Breads over the next couple of fridays.
 
#6 · (Edited)
There is a much cheaper alternative, but I'm not sure if they sell in the US.In my own country the Spanish brand Arcos in quite known, certainly amongst culinary students, for the simple fact that these knives are great value for little money. I believe Arcos has been taken over a few years ago by Henckel. I had a few Arcos knives before I switched to Japanese knives.

If it helps, this 350 mm (14 inch) one costs around... 15 €;


The Arcos store in Europe; http://store-en.arcos.com/products/knives/pastry-knives/

Or, try starting from their website http://www.arcos.com/
 
#7 · (Edited)
Forschner will do the job in your price range as well. 12" rosewood handle:


or 14" with fibrox handle:


At these lengths and with the chisel grind and somewhat flexy blade, you need to pay close attention to your cut to keep the blade from wandering or flexing.
 
#13 ·
Hi sandsquid,

You should be happy with that knife. When you decide to get another one I would suggest one with an exaggerated bevel. We cut 1000's of cakes. This type of knife will incorporate air into the cutting so you won't have problems with moist cakes or semi frozen.

I will attempt to post,


The top one is what I'm referring to. HTH's
 
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