Product Description: This 9-inch Shun Classic bread knife offers the typical serrated blade, but is unique in that, while narrower than a standard German knife, it's so sharp and precise, that it can produce thick or thin slices of even the most crusty loaves and hearty artisan breads without leaving a lot of crumbs or broken crusts in its wake.Made in the ancient city of Seki, Japan, Shun knives rely on extremely sharp blades, made of Japanese VG10 steel clad with 32 layers (16 on each side) of a proprietary blend of high-carbon stainless pounded so thin, it delivers precision slicing, cutting and chopping that is unprecedented by any of its German competitors. Imagine, a knife made the same way as ancient Samurai swords, handcrafted still today. Sharper out of the box than other knives, the Shun Classic maintains its sharpness longer, since the finely-polished blade edge has a natural tendency to remain straighter, yet when required, it can be honed using a standard steel or sent to the factory for free sharpening. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade creates minute air pockets that offer stick resistance, so food releases easier and prep time is reduced--plus it's rust-free. The ebony Pakka wood handle, a highly durable combination of layers of white birch wood and resin, is designed in a ???D??? shape to fit firmly and comfortably in the hand, with the bonus of being dishwasher safe and NSF
Amazon.com Review: A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this bread knife comfortably handles everything from rustic artisan breads to baguettes--and even dessert items such angel food cake or chocolate tart. Featuring a serrated blade measuring 9 inches in length, this tool won’t tear or crush foods during slicing.
Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and helps avoid damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - No bread is safe
I am not hung up on Japanese knives - I use both Japanese and German manufactured ones, depending on the task and which kitchen I am in. But I only use two bread knives, the Shun Classic and the Shun Elite. I don't know if either knife is particularly "pretty", there are blades around that have more layers than the Shun Classic and thus look nicer, and the (much more expensive) Elite has just a few layers and the blade is not any more attractive than others. The "D" handle of the Classic is nice, for right handed people. All I know about these knives is that whenever I have one of them in my hand ... Read More
Rating: - Bread knifeO
An outstanding bread knife, beautifully made, and cuts bread better than any bread knife we've ever had. Excellent service.
Rating: - Fantastic knife
I bought this as a gift for my wife. She loves to cook, and has been slowly upgrading her cutlery from the 'bought as a set at Target' knives.
The shun knives as a whole are very well made and VERY sharp. I highly recommend them to anyone, and this knife is no exception. It slices through even the crustiest of breads with ease, without crushing it at all.
Rating: - Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around
Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I'm Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique "D"-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet - providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don't want to be changing that ... Read More
Rating: - Incredible
My experience with bread knives had generally left me feeling that they are never particularly sharp, but make up for it with a toothy serrated edge that digs into food. When you're talking about bread that counts for a lot. Bread isn't exactly the toughest thing a knife has to deal with.
Based on that previous experience, this breadknife didn't look terribly impressive. The serrations are smooth and rounded rather than aggressive and toothy. It didn't look like something that would bite into bread. But I'd read a rave review of it, and everything else I read about Kai knives was overwhelmingly ... Read More
