The Shun Premier serrated utility knife effortlessly cuts tomatoes, bread, meat or cheese. The blade edge is serrated at the front and back, but has a fine edge in the middle, making it perfect for cutting foods with a tough or resilient exterior and a tender interior. For the initial push or pull cut, the serrations smoothly glide through the surface while the fine edge cuts through the softer interior. The combination of serrated and fine edges means you get the perfect slice, no matter what