Top Cake Knives

Cake knives have a long-serrated blade so you can easily cut through layers of cake without crushing or tearing the cake. However, these knives aren’t just for cakes, they’re perfect for slicing bread, quiche, tarts, and more. This multipurpose knife will get used again and again. Additionally, some cake knives also come with a server to make it easy to lift your slice of cake or pie out of the pan. The servers typically have a serrated edge as well. Here is our review of four cake knives, so you can find the right one for you.

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Easiest to Use

ORBLUE Pie Server

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All-in-One Slice & Serve

This cut and serve pie server has serrated edges on both sides, making it easy to use by right-handed and left-handed people.

What We Liked

You can use this professional kitchen tool to cut and serve pie, cakes, and more. The serrated blade edge is on both sides of the knife to make it easy to use right or left-handed. The high-quality and durable stainless steel is rust-resistant and cuts effortlessly. It’s dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup. This server is 9.92-inches long from handle to tip. The ergonomic handle is 4.52-inches long and helps you maintain a comfortable and secure grip. Get it here. 

Comes with a Display Box

FASHIONCRAFT 2525 Simple Elegance Classic Silver Stainless Steel Cake Knife Set

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Classic Two-Piece Set

This cake knife and server set has stainless steel serrated blades and solid polyresin handles with a metallic silver finish that’s perfect for special occasions and everyday use.

What We Liked

This set includes a cake knife, at 12.25-inches long and a cake server at 10-inches long. Both blades are stainless steel and have a serrated edge. The serrated edge of the server is on the left side only. The handles have a high polished look and are made of solid polyresin and plated in a metallic silver finish. This set comes in a white bottom box with a clear plastic display cover to make it easy to display if using for a special occasion like a wedding or anniversary party. Buy it now. 

Great Lifetime Guarantee

Professional Pie Server Set

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Durable Two-Piece Set

This cake knife and server set is made from high-quality stainless steel, has a mirrored metal finish, fun colorful handle, and serrated edges.

What We Liked

This set includes a cake server that is 10-inches long and a cake knife that is 12-inches long. The blades are made of 100 percent stainless steel, which is durable and sturdy. The handles are available in teal, black, or pink, so you can choose a color that fits your style. The sharp serrated edges cut pies, cakes, flatbreads, quiche, tarts, pizza, and more. Both kitchen tools are dishwasher safe and come with a lifetime guarantee. Buy it here. 

Extra-Long Serrated Blade

Fat Daddio’s CK-10 Cake/Bread Knife

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Multipurpose Cake or Bread Knife

This multipurpose bread and cake knife comes with an extra-long, very sharp stainless steel blade, which allows it to cut effortlessly through multiple cake layers and hearty bread.

What We Liked

This multipurpose knife has an extra-long, extra-sharp serrated edge that’s perfect for cutting through multiple layers of cake or hearty bread. The high-carbon, stainless steel blade with its sharp edge cuts effortlessly, so you don’t crush your food while cutting. The blade length is 14-inches, and the comfort grip handle is 5.5-inches. The knife is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Get it now. 

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