Wüsthof Classic vs Mercer Millennia
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's top-rated bread knife, rated well above the Wüsthof for blade (3 vs 1.5 of 3) and handle (3 vs 2). "Its blade is long enough to span large loaves and pastries and tall enough to direct easily through thick sandwiches," and "it sliced and chopped every food well." It's slightly less sharp than the Wüsthof (2.5 vs 3). ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Wüsthof Classic | Mercer Millennia |
|---|---|---|
| Blade | 1.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Handle | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Sharpness | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Serrated (Bread) Knives (updated June 25, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Wüsthof Classic | Mercer Millennia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $15.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Usable blade | 8 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 9.2 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Serrations | 96 double serrations (America's Test Kitchen) | 29, 1.2 mm tall (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Handle | Polyoxymethylene, 4.75 in (America's Test Kitchen) | Polypropylene and Santoprene, 5.75 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Serrated (Bread) Knives (updated June 25, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
