A pizza wheel is a straightforward yet indispensable tool, designed specifically for slicing pizza with precision and ease. It features a circular, rotating blade mounted on a handle, allowing for smooth, continuous cutting motions. This blade is ideal for high-volume use in pizzerias and restaurants.
In commercial food service environments, the pizza wheel is used to quickly and cleanly slice pizzas into uniform portions, ensuring consistent presentation and portion control. Its rolling action allows it to glide through crusts of varying thicknesses—whether thin, hand-tossed, or deep dish—without disturbing the toppings. The ergonomic handle provides a secure grip, minimizing fatigue during repetitive use.
Beyond its primary use, pizza cutter wheels are also employed for other kitchen tasks. They can cut quesadillas, flatbreads, and dessert pizzas or portion dough for baking. Some establishments use them for trimming pasta sheets or slicing herbs in a pinch.
All PostKnife blades are stainless steel construction. The blades are highly durable, offering excellent resistance to corrosion and stains, even with regular exposure to moisture and acidic foods. All commercial PostKnife knives are dishwasher safe.