<p>To bake breads with tender interiors and crisp, beautifully detailed crusts, use our French-style lame to score the surface of the proofed dough just before you place it into the oven. The method preferred by professional bakers, slashing (or docking) the dough with a sharp blade allows moisture and gases to release so the loaf can expand without cracking – and lets you create a signature design in the crust. Expertly handcrafted from solid walnut, the lame comes with a box of razor blades to attach using the brass shield and screws.</p> <ul> <li>Classic French-style lame for slashing bread dough before baking.</li> <li>Handcrafted from solid walnut, brass and stainless steel.</li> <li>Allows moisture to escape during baking, producing loaves with fluffy interior and crispy crust.</li> <li>Razor blades included.</li> <li>Ships in elegant, black-and-gold foil covered paper box, which can be used for storage of lame and razor blades.</li> </ul>