No baker's set of tools is complete without this Mercer Culinary M35525 6" stainless steel double edge bread lame / dough scorer with cover. This dough scorer creates ventilation slits in baguettes and a number of other baked goods to facilitate rising during the baking process. Its beveled shape simulates the rounded edges of dough, producing beautiful, decorative indents in the baked loaves. The double-edged stainless steel blade of this scorer makes cutting indentations into bread easy. When not in use, this dough scorer includes a protective cover that snaps into place so it can be stored and kept sanitary. With this tool, it's simple to create breads and pastries that are lighter and fluffier than ever before!