Adjustable Hand Crank Bread Slicer for Homemade Loaves
– Smooth, Precise, and Built for Home Bakers
Even slices. Less effort.
You’ve put time into making a beautiful sourdough loaf. Slicing it should be the easy part.
Say goodbye to slices that are thick at the top and paper-thin at the bottom. Our geared manual bread slicer helps you cut consistent slices at your preferred thickness - ready for toast, sandwiches, or freezing.
Set your thickness. Turn the handle. Enjoy your bread.
Why This is the Best Bread Slicer for Homemade Bread
Unlike a standard serrated knife that requires significant downward pressure, this hand-crank mechanism uses a circular motion to glide through the loaf.
Consistent Thickness: Adjustable guide for perfect toast, sandwiches, or uniform slices for freezing.
Preserve the crumb: Keeps your high-hydration, open-crumb structure intact without squashing the loaf.
Geared for easier slicing: The geared mechanism makes the blade easier to turn, giving you a smooth slicing action without repeatedly sawing back and forth.
Metal construction: The outer casing and thickness adjustment dial are metal, giving the slicer a solid, sturdy feel.
More than bread: You can also use it to slice cheese, sausages, and other firm foods (We have tested our own, and it works well).
Replacement blades available: Keep your slicer ready for regular use with spare blades available to purchase. Click here to view or purchase the replacement blade.
Safety First: A controlled cutting motion is significantly safer than using a freehand bread knife.
How to Slice Sourdough Evenly
Achieving bakery-style consistency at home is simple with this tool:
Secure Your Loaf: Place your cooled sourdough or sandwich loaf into the slicer.
Set the Guide: Adjust the thickness to your preference (from thin sandwich slices to thick cut).
Turn the Crank: Use a steady motion to produce a perfectly uniform slice.
Ideal For
Home bakers
Sourdough lovers
Cafés and small bakeries
Meal prep and sandwich making
Anyone wanting clean, professional bread slices without an expensive electric machine
Why Manual?
It’s quieter, safer, and gives you more control. Even tough crusts slice easily without tearing or squashing your loaf. Also, no need to find a free power socket.
This durable, compact tool is designed specifically for the needs of New Zealand home bakers.
Operation: Manual hand crank (No electricity required).
Adjustability: Fully adjustable slice thickness guide.
Construction: Durable, food-safe materials built for long-term kitchen use.
Portability: Compact design for easy storage in NZ kitchens.
Suitability: Ideal for sourdough, high-hydration loaves, and sandwich bread.
Dimensions & Specifications:
Adjustable cutting width: 0–24 mm
Board size: 20 × 28 × 1.5 cm (W/L/T)
Height: ~21 cm (hand-measured; allow slight variance)
Blade diameter: 17 cm
Detachable handle: Yes (winds off)
Removable blade: Yes (single bolt system, easy to do)
Spare blades are available for purchase here.
Removable suction cups: Yes, they wind off easily if you prefer to use the slicer without them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this manual bread slicer NZ-stock? Yes, all our slicers are stocked and shipped directly from The Sourdough Kitchen in Auckland, New Zealand.
Can it handle a very hard sourdough crust? Absolutely. The circular slicing motion is designed specifically to pierce tough artisan crusts without deforming the soft bread inside.
How thick can the slices be? The slicer features an adjustable guide, allowing you to choose everything from thin deli-style slices to thick artisan cuts. The adjustable guide offers a slicing range of 0–24 mm (close to an inch).
Can I buy a replacement blade? Yes. Spare blades are available for purchase. Click here to find them.
Is it better than a bread knife? For consistency, yes. While a knife depends on hand-eye coordination and pressure, this slicer ensures every single slice is the exact same width. For more bread slicing and cutting options, you can check out our Bread Knives & Slicers section.
Can I slice warm bread? For the cleanest results and to prevent the crumb from gumming up, we always recommend letting your sourdough cool completely before slicing. Tip: For the best results, wait at least 2 hours after baking before using the slicer.
Is the outer casing plastic?
No. The outer shell is metal, as is the adjusting dial.
Is this a geared model?
Yes. It has a geared mechanism that makes the blade easier to turn for a smooth slicing action.
Is it suitable for someone with arthritis or joint discomfort? Yes, the geared turning action typically feels more manageable than repeatedly sawing with a bread knife. However, comfort will depend on your grip, mobility, and the loaf you’re slicing. It still requires manual operation.
Complete Your Sourdough Setup
If you are putting time into baking great bread, you should be able to slice it properly. Pair this slicer with our Sourdough Starter Kits or Cast Iron Sourdough Dutch Ovens to level up your home bakery.