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Raw bacon is slippery, fatty, and prone to bunching, so a long sharp blade matters more than a dramatic serration. These nine current knives cover batch slicing, trimming and everyday kitchen prep; choose blade length for the amount of bacon you portion at once.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victorinox Fibrox Pro 10-Inch Cimeter Knife | $35–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Victorinox Fibrox Pro 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife | $45–$70 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Dexter Russell S131F-12 Scalloped Slicer | $30–$50 | Amazon |
| 4 | Mercer Culinary M13914 Millennia Granton Edge Slicer | $25–$45 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Mercer Culinary M22612 Millennia Granton Edge Slicer | $22–$40 | Amazon |
| 6 | WÜSTHOF Classic 10-Inch Super Slicer | $150–$190 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | DALSTRONG Gladiator Series 12-Inch Slicing & Carving Knife | $45–$65 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Cutluxe Artisan Series 12-Inch Slicing & Carving Knife | $35–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | HENCKELS Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife | $55–$85 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 10-Inch Cimeter Knife
A curved butcher-style blade that follows the shape of belly bacon while trimming rind or separating slabs.
- 10-inch high-carbon stainless blade
- textured Fibrox handle
- Excellent control around fat and rind
- Commercial-kitchen grip
- Curve is less useful for straight rashers
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 12-Inch Granton Edge Slicing Knife
The long Granton-edge slicer makes clean full-width cuts through stacked chilled bacon.
- 12-inch straight blade
- Granton scallops
- Long reach for bulk packs
- Easy-care handle
- Too long for a cramped board
Dexter Russell S131F-12 Scalloped Slicer
A food-service 12-inch slicer for people who portion bacon regularly and want a simple stamped blade.
- 12-inch scalloped edge
- white polypropylene handle
- Bites into slick surfaces
- Built for repeated prep
- Scallops are harder to sharpen at home
Mercer Culinary M13914 Millennia Granton Edge Slicer
A 14-inch Granton slicer that gives catering-size packs plenty of blade length.
- 14-inch Japanese steel blade
- non-slip Millennia handle
- Very good value for the length
- Finger-point grip
- Storage needs a long drawer or guard
Mercer Culinary M22612 Millennia Granton Edge Slicer
A shorter 12-inch Mercer option for cooks who want a long slicer without a 14-inch blade.
- 12-inch Granton edge
- Japanese steel
- Comfortable textured handle
- Useful for cooked roasts too
- Stamped construction feels light
WÜSTHOF Classic 10-Inch Super Slicer
A premium forged slicer with a wide enough blade to lift portions from board to pan.
- forged 10-inch blade
- hollow-edge profile
- Strong fit and finish
- Versatile carving knife
- Costs more than commercial slicers
DALSTRONG Gladiator Series 12-Inch Slicing & Carving Knife
A long, narrow carving knife suited to straight bacon strips and larger cuts of meat.
- 12-inch German steel blade
- full-tang handle
- Long slicing stroke
- Protective sheath included
- Handle is bulky for smaller hands
Cutluxe Artisan Series 12-Inch Slicing & Carving Knife
An affordable Granton-edge carving knife for separating a stack of chilled strips in one draw.
- 12-inch Granton-edge blade
- full tang pakkawood handle
- Long blade for value
- Comfortable contoured handle
- Wood handle needs hand washing
HENCKELS Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
The practical all-purpose choice when bacon is only one task in a small home kitchen.
- 8-inch forged blade
- triple-rivet handle
- Useful for every meal-prep task
- More maneuverable than a slicer
- Short blade can bunch thick stacks
Buying tips
- Chill bacon for 10–15 minutes before cutting; firm fat slices more cleanly than warm bacon.
- Use a stable board and wash the knife, board and hands promptly after handling raw pork.
- A smooth or Granton-edge blade is easier to resharpen than a deeply serrated bread knife.
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