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Top 7 Bagel Slicers for an Even Cut Every Time

Prevent an emergency room visit before breakfast.

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A bagel slicer is a seriously underrated kitchen gadget that’s safer than using a knife, yet it’s reasonable to assume that the majority of bagel eaters in this country don’t own one. They’re also inexpensive, do a much better job of evenly cutting bagels, and there are styles that you can easily store if you’re short on space. Really, we can't think of any reason not to buy a bagel slicer, so if you're sold, check out our seven best bagel slicer picks below.

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Editors' Choice

Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine

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Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine

If you're in the market for a top-notch bagel slicer, your search ends here. Hoan's Original Bagel Guillotine offers exceptional quality for a reasonable price and gets rave reviews, earning an average 4.8 stars from more than 13,000 customers.

The bagel slicer's sturdy construction and high-carbon nonstick stainless steel serrated blade will get the job done with a clean, even slice.

It features acrylic safety shields and is dishwasher-safe, plus it comes in fire engine red and soft aquamarine in addition to white and silver. It's also fairly compact in comparison to other guillotine-style bagel slicers.

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Best Clear

Norpro Large Bagel Holder

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Norpro Large Bagel Holder

Make sure your bagel is positioned exactly where you want it with this see-through slicer. Designed to prevent serrated knives from slipping, the acrylic piece is durable and comes with a white base to keep the bread in place for accurate slices every time. We also love that it's inexpensive and won't take up too much counter space.

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Best Inexpensive Handheld

Tablecraft FirmGrip Bagel Slicer

Tablecraft FirmGrip Bagel Slicer

There's a lot to like about this handheld bagel slicer, including its compact design and low price point. The rubberized handle helps prevent your hand from slipping while cutting and it easily stores in a utensil drawer.

This model features a stainless steel blade flanked by plastic grips to hold the bagel, plus its dishwasher-safe. The only drawback is that there's no safety shield covering the blade.

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Best Color Options

Urban Sombrero Slyce Bagel Slicer

Urban Sombrero Slyce Bagel Slicer

Serious bagel lovers likely want a countertop slicer for easy access, and this model is made to be seen. It comes in eight fun colors including red, pink, and aquamarine, and features a high-carbon stainless steel blade with an acrylic safety shield to protect fingers. It costs a bit more than some other similar models, but it looks great and cuts evenly.

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Best Wooden Handheld

Out of the Woods of Oregon Walnut Finish Bread and Bagel Slicer

Out of the Woods of Oregon Walnut Finish Bread and Bagel Slicer

This attractive handheld bread and bagel slicer looks handcrafted, made of sustainable hardwood from the Pacific Northwest. Its nine-inch stainless steel blade is double-ground serrated and super-thin to give you a clean slice, and it's available in a variety of finishes, including maple, mahogany, and the walnut finish shown. It makes a great gift, too, though at 16 inches, it may be too long for an average utensil drawer.

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Best Heavy-Duty

Winco Commercial Bagel Slicer

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Winco Commercial Bagel Slicer

If you have a big family of bagel eaters or host a ton of brunches, this heavy-duty slicer is for you. It features a commercial-grade polycarbonate construction, a high-carbon nonstick steel blade, and acrylic safety shields, plus a wide, substantial top handle and base. It's also dishwasher-safe and NSF-certified for safety.

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Best No-Crush

Halve Your Bagel Slicer

Halve Your Bagel Slicer

This may not be the most attractive bagel slicer in the bunch, but its utilitarian design serves a practical purpose: to prevent bagels from getting crushed while cutting. Simply place the bagel inside the hinged plastic base and use a serrated kitchen knife to slice through. While it is on the pricey side compared to fancier guillotine-style bagel slicers, it cleans up well and takes up less counter space.

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Rachel Klein
Deputy Editor

Rachel is the Deputy Editor of Reviews for Hearst's Enthusiast and Wellness Group where she supports Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Best Products. Her background is in service journalism and earlier in her career she worked as a daily newspaper reporter and book editor. She spent more than a decade as a staff editor and writer at TripAdvisor and Penguin Random House and her byline has appeared in Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, and New York Magazine. Outside of work, Rachel can be found planning her next trip, visiting museums and galleries, and walking her wirehaired dachshund in Central Park.

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