Drawn to its outside size
For dividing a batch on a work surface
OXO Multi-Purpose Scraper & ChopperA rigid stainless bench tool for portioning dough and clearing the board.
Stainless, ruler marks every 1/4 in
Wire Monkey UFO Bread Journey Lame (Walnut)
For fine decorative scoring
Wire Monkey UFO Bread Journey Lame (Walnut)
Round 1.8 in holder, blade retracts.
A round walnut disc you hold between your fingers, so your hand is close to the blade; the blade tucks inside between bakes.
Specifications from Wire Monkey's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.
How it differs from the King Arthur Two-in-One Bread Lame
The UFO is a round holder for close, decorative work; the two-in-one is a stick lame that holds the blade straight or curved for longer cuts.
| Detail | Wire Monkey UFO Bread Journey Lame (Walnut) | King Arthur Two-in-One Bread Lame |
|---|---|---|
| Blade arrangement | Round holder, retractable | Straight or curved |
Side by side with the nearest alternatives
| Detail | Wire Monkey UFO Bread Journey Lame (Walnut) | King Arthur Straight Walnut Lame | King Arthur Two-in-One Bread Lame |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | Fine decorative scoring | Straight scoring in a walnut holder | Switching between straight and curved scoring |
| Size and capacity | Round 1.8 in holder, blade retracts | Straight blade | Straight or curved blade |
| Material | solid black walnut with stainless steel hardware | walnut handle; replaceable blade | Stainless steel |
| Buy | Amazon and maker | Maker | Maker |
| Brand | Wire Monkey |
|---|---|
| Type of equipment | Scrapers, lames and peels |
| Total weight | 0.03 lb |
| Material | solid black walnut with stainless steel hardware |
| Model | UFO Bread Journey (UBJW) |
| Blade arrangement | Round holder, retractable |
| Size | About 46 mm (1.8 in) across, 1/4 in thick |
| Handedness | Ambidextrous |
| Engraving | Designed by Anna Gabur (@breadjourney) |
| Made in | Connecticut, USA |
Guides that use this
Also in scrapers, lames and peels
See the buying guideDrawn to its outside size
King Arthur Straight Walnut Lame
For straight scoring in a walnut holder
King Arthur Straight Walnut LameA straight blade holder for expansion cuts and shallow decoration.
Straight blade
King Arthur Two-in-One Bread Lame
For switching between straight and curved scoring
King Arthur Two-in-One Bread LameOne blade can be held straight or curved; a protective case is included.
Straight or curved blade