Shun Kanso 9" Bread Knife

The Shun Kanso 9-inch Bread Knife is a specialized bread cutting knife designed for precision and durability. This serrated bread knife features wide, undulated serrations that gently glide through bread, pastries and cakes without crushing or tearing. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this serrated knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Bread Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

• SERRATED BREAD KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 9-inch Bread Knife is expertly designed for cutting bread with ease. Wide teeth slice through tender and crusty bread alike with no ripping, squashing or tearing.
• ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, “simplicity.” Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
• REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge.
• DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
• JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free honing.