05/16/2012

mom244evermom from KAF Community

I'm truly disappointed in this product. It's very flimsy, I can not get it to cut the dough, it only tears it. I have much more success with a knife.
I'm sorry the Lame is not working for you. Please call our Baker's Catalog Hotline and we'll make it right! Ken@KAF

05/03/2012

tarrka1089 from KAF Community

Being a graduate from an art school, I have enlisted several of my supplies towards my baking. One of them being my Exacto knife. Using a new blade, I was fairly skilled at getting a nice slash in my breads but the blade became dull after only seven loaves. Time to purchase the right tool for the job - and what a world of difference! There a little bit of a learning curve, but once you get it, you can really make some beautiful slashes!

04/29/2012

carolynhathcote from KAF Community

The first time I used it, I struggled a bit to cut the dough. I discovered that one has to be bold and decisive when using the lame and it will work, as promised, every time!!

04/21/2012

rsvaught from KAF Community

I had been using razor blades with little trouble but decided to "upgrade" to this. I have had very mixed results and may very well go back to sharp razor blades. I just ruined an up to that point lovely loaf of olive bread with this blade. KAF might consider also offering a pro level blade.
Keep the blade at a 30-40 degree angle instead of 90 degrees. Slash decisively so the tip of the blade slashes the loaf at about 1/4" deep. Pivot from your shoulder instead of bending at the wrist. Call one of our bakers at 802-649-3717 if you'd like more tips. Irene @ KAF

04/17/2012

jocalla from KAF Community

I never had any luck with this lame, I may be "lame challelnged" despite the videos I watched on how it is used. I use scissors now, using the pointed edge of scissor, it makes a nice deep gash and doesn't stick, so much easier. I found this tip in some of my many bread books I own and the authors' suggested it and include illlustrations. That's what I do now. Scissors.

04/16/2012

nancyslotnick from KAF Community

I am still getting the knack of this product, but it is a great improvement from my old method of using a serrated bread knife to slash my loaves (I am using it on a broader loaf than a baguette, though, so a straight slash doesn't seem appropriate - I watched the videos for slicing baguettes, but would have loved if there were one for slicing a larger loaf - i.e. rye bread or an Italian or French Loaf)

04/16/2012

galewareham from KAF Community

Price too high for the plastic knife. I should have looked at the picture better. Handle an unit feels flimsy. Blade is sharp, but don't know if it will hold up without breaking.
After putting this one through it's paces in the test kitchen we did find this to be the best lame available for the home baker. If you need assistance with use, give our bakers a call on the Hotline, 800-827-6836. If the tool is not performing, we are happy to offer a replacement or refund. Just let us know. Frank @ KAF.

04/15/2012

janieparriott from KAF Community

A beautiful tool. Well worth getting for any serious bread baker.

04/15/2012

serenavanessa from KAF Community

I've been having a heck of a time trying to get this blade to work. It keeps sticking in the loaf. After watching the video, I think my technique might need improvement, but as for now this is not a helpful tool. I will reevaluate after my next baking efforts to see if the video was able to help me. I am sorry you are struggling with this item. If this does not work out, please give us a call and we would be happy to refund you for the item.

04/15/2012

mbannon2 from KAF Community

This did its job, just as advertised. It is nicely sharp, and I appreciate the cover for the blade.