Clean slices for every loaf.
The Kai Shun Classic Bread Knife 23 cm is purpose-built for cutting bread without crushing or tearing. Its long serrated blade features wide, low-frequency serrations that bite cleanly through crusts while protecting soft interiors, giving you neat, even slices every time. From delicate pastries to dense sourdough and crusty artisan loaves, this knife handles them all with ease using a gentle sawing motion.
Unlike straight-edged knives that can flatten fresh bread, the undulating serrations do the work for you. The result is smooth slicing with minimal effort and no ragged edges, whether the loaf is soft, firm, or freshly baked.
Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives’ beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.
Shun Classic’s proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.
Features:
- VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core
- 69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade construction
- Wide low-frequency serrations for clean bread slicing
- Double bevelled 16° cutting angle on each side
- Blade hardness 60 HRC
- Heritage finish blade that develops a natural patina
- D-shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handle for comfort and control
- Blade length 23 cm
- Handcrafted in Japan
- NSF certified for commercial kitchen use
- Presented in an attractive gift box
- Limited manufacturer warranty
An essential knife for anyone who values perfectly sliced bread without crushing, tearing, or wasted crumbs.
Read through our Shun Blog to find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges. See all Chef’s Complements Shun Knives here.
| Material: |
Stainless Steel
|
| Size: |
23cm
|
Use & Care:
Using Your Shun Knife
- Use a smooth slicing or push cutting motion rather than forceful chopping
- Avoid twisting, prying or bending the blade sideways
- Do not cut bones, joints, frozen foods or very hard items
- Allow the fine edge to do the work for the best performance
Cutting Surfaces
- Use wooden boards, wood composites or medium-firm synthetic boards
- Avoid glass, marble, granite, stone or ceramic surfaces
- Hard surfaces will dull or damage the blade edge quickly
Cleaning & Drying
- Hand wash only using warm water and mild dish soap
- Avoid citrus-based soaps, bleach or abrasive cleaners
- Rinse thoroughly after washing
- Dry immediately with a soft towel
- Do not soak or leave the knife in standing water
- Never place in the dishwasher
Storage
- Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, drawer tray or blade guard
- Ensure the blade is fully dry before storage
- Do not store loose items in a drawer without protection
Proper care will preserve the sharpness, beauty and performance of your Shun Classic knife for many years of confident cooking.
Customers' review
5 stars
0
0 %
4 stars
0
0 %
3 stars
0
0 %
2 stars
0
0 %
1 star
0
0 %
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may write a review.
