The sourdough scoring tool that caps its own blade with a magnet
“Proven-seller pick: 4.5 stars across 3,100-plus reviews, and the magnetic cap solves the one genuinely annoying thing about owning a bread lame.”
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A bread lame is the razor you use to score a sourdough loaf right before it goes in the oven, which controls where the crust splits as it rises. This one uses a handmade wood handle with a magnetic cover that snaps over the blade when you are done, so there is no loose razor rolling around a drawer and no plastic sleeve to lose. The blade holder takes standard replaceable razor blades, and the handle angle is set for the shallow slashing cut scoring needs rather than a straight-down slice. Each handle is finished by hand, so the wood grain and color vary piece to piece. It ships in a gift box. Best fit: home sourdough bakers, anyone whose current lame is a razor taped to a stick, and baking gifts.
Pros
- Magnetic cover keeps the exposed razor covered between bakes
- Takes standard replacement blades rather than a proprietary size
- Handle angle is set for shallow scoring cuts, not straight-down slicing
- Arrives in a gift box, so it works as a present without extra wrapping
Cons
- Handles are finished by hand, so the wood color you receive will not exactly match the listing photo
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Frequently asked questions
Does it come with blades?
Yes, replacement blades are included in the box, and it accepts standard bread lame razor blades when those run out.
Can I put the wooden handle in the dishwasher?
No. Wipe the handle with a damp cloth and dry it. Soaking or dishwasher cycles will crack the finish.
What is the difference between this and just using a razor blade?
The handle sets the blade at the shallow angle scoring needs and gives you something to grip. The magnetic cap also means the blade is not loose in a drawer.
Will the wood grain match the photo?
Not exactly. Each handle is finished by hand, so color and grain vary between pieces.
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