23 cm or 35 cm? How to Choose a Croissant Knife Size
The length of a croissant knife has a direct effect on the quality of the cut. If the knife is too short for what you are cutting, each sawing stroke stops halfway and you end up pressing down on the product. A knife that is longer than necessary, on the other hand, is harder to control on a narrow service counter.
The GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife comes in two sizes: 23 cm and 35 cm. Both have the same serrated edge; the difference is which products and which way of working each one is made for.
The two sizes compared
| Feature | GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife (23 cm) | GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife (35 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Code | 2083 | 2084 |
| Blade Length | 23 cm | 35 cm |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
The basic rule: the knife should be longer than the product
A clean cut with a serrated knife depends on every sawing stroke reaching comfortably from one side of the product to the other. That is why the edge should be a few centimetres longer than the widest product you regularly cut.
Who is 23 cm for?
The GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife (23 cm) is ideal for the products that make up most of daily service:
- Single-portion baked goods such as croissants, açma and poğaça
- Sandwich breads and small loaves
- Limited counter space, such as café and hotel breakfast buffets
Its shorter length means less hand fatigue during fast, repetitive cutting and makes it easy to work in tight spaces.
Who is 35 cm for?
The GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife (35 cm) is for businesses that work with large products:
- Country bread and large round loaves
- Large tray bakes and long loaves
- Bakeries that cut in volume in production and prep areas
The long edge cuts through a wide loaf in a single stroke, helping slices stay straight and even.
Which one should you choose?
| Type of business | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| Café, hotel breakfast buffet, sandwich bar | 23 cm |
| Patisserie | 23 cm; both if you sell large loaves |
| Bakery, baked goods production | 35 cm, plus a 23 cm for the service counter |
| Catering and contract catering | Both |
In many professional kitchens the most efficient solution is to use both sizes: 35 cm in the prep area for large products, 23 cm at the service counter for single portions. To compare the two sizes side by side, see our Products page.
Frequently asked questions
No. Both have the same serrated edge and are used with the same sawing motion. For cutting technique, see our article How to cut a croissant.
Yes. The GLANZ Croissant & Bread Knife is made to cut croissants and every kind of bread without leaving crumbs.
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