The UFO is the original circular bread lame, invented and made by Wire Monkey. A round disc that gets your hand close to the blade for unmatched control over decorative scoring, with the blade tucked safely inside between bakes. Here is the whole UFO family, from the clean original to special editions that give back.
The UFO is the lame that Tyler of Wire Monkey invented first: a round disc you hold between your fingers, getting your hand as close to the blade as possible for the control that decorative scoring demands. When you're done, the blade tucks safely inside the body. This boule was scored with the UFO Real Bread lame by Jennifer Phillip @she.bakes.bread.
Every UFO is the same original round design; pick the one that fits your taste, budget, and the causes you want to support. Comparing the UFO against the Goose, Arc, and Poco? See our bread lame buying guide.
Tyler invented the circular UFO lame, the round design now copied the world over. There is only one original, and it is still designed and made in our small Connecticut shop by three people, from real American wood and stainless steel. No plastic, no overseas factory, and a warranty behind every tool.
The wooden UFOs love an occasional oil bath because we don't use harsh chemicals. Keep them conditioned with our Wood Lame Care Kit, and keep fresh Astra blades on hand, a dull blade is the number one cause of a dragging score. The waterproof UFO Corbeau is the exception, basically indestructible, so reach for it if you're rough on your tools.
The UFO Zero or the Bread Journey, both the classic original. Choose the Corbeau if you want a waterproof, near-indestructible version, or the Nux if you'd like a thicker body that's easier to grip.
Twist the two discs apart, seat a fresh standard double-edged safety razor blade, and twist closed, no tools needed. Keep a pack of replacement blades on hand.
Yes, it's built for it. Holding the round disc gets your hand close to the blade at any angle with nothing in the way, exactly what fine, decorative work needs, and it still gives a clean ear. See our guide on how to score sourdough bread.
Yes. Check our Stockists first though, a local reseller is often cheaper.
Photography by Charlie Wiskin. Bake photo by Jennifer Phillip (@she.bakes.bread). Thank you for letting us show off your loaves.
