What secondary market strain resulted from the sudden requirement for home slicing?
Answer
Scarcity of bread knives
The immediate return to manual preparation of toast and sandwiches created an unforeseen secondary strain on household goods. Because families who had relied on the convenience of pre-sliced bread suddenly needed to cut whole loaves, there was an immediate and intense scramble to acquire bread knives. This demand surge led to a scarcity of these tools, forcing consumers to spend time and energy seeking out items they had previously taken for granted. This scramble for basic kitchen utensils highlighted how the ban, intended to save steel and wrapping material, paradoxically increased demand for other metal goods and contributed to domestic friction by adding new chores.
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