Straight Baker’s Blade / Lame

The Loyal Baker’s Blade or Lame is used to score or slash bread dough just before baking. A slash on the loaf’s surface allows the dough to properly expand in the oven without tearing the skin or crust and also allows moisture to escape from the loaf.  Skilled scoring allows the baker to control exactly where the loaf will open or expand and also gives a decorative appeal to the finished loaf