The 5" White ACUTO Serrated Knife is built for the foods that give straight edges trouble: crusty baguettes, ripe tomatoes, delicate pastries. Its wave-shaped serrations grip and glide through those surfaces instead of crushing them, so you get clean slices without the tearing you'd get from a standard blade. At 5 inches, it's a more nimble alternative to our 8" Serrated Knife, better suited to smaller loaves, bagels, or citrus where a longer blade feels unwieldy.

It's made from AICHI ACUTO440 steel, the same corrosion-resistant Japanese high-carbon stainless we use across our knife lineup, so it holds an edge through heavy use and resists rust even after repeated dishwasher cycles (though we still recommend hand washing). The rounded spine makes it comfortable to hold during longer prep sessions, whether you're slicing bread for a dinner party or breaking down softer produce.

If you're building out a full knife roll, this pairs naturally with the 8" Chef's Knife for everyday chopping or the 7-Piece Knife Set if you want the whole lineup at once. A quick hand wash and a sharpening every 4-6 months will keep it performing at its best.