Shun Classic Left-Handed 9-Inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This bread knife feels solid. The blade does not flex like my old bread knife. The knife is balanced and sharp. I cut easily through light fluffy bread as well as through heavy crusty sour dough breads. I did not expect such a difference between my old serrated edge bread knife and this Shun Kershaw Bread knife. I like the left-handed version. The knife also looks great. It has a good weight to it too. I plan to cut tomatoes and other fruit with it too. I am happy with this knife.

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"D" Shape PakkaWood® Handle-provides both beauty and function.The "D" shape offers maximum comfort and control.PakkaWood® provides strength, stability, and moisture resistance.It is manufactured by impregnating hardwood veneers with phenolic, thermosetting resins and fusing them into solid, wood-grained structure for premium applications.

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Shun MH0705 Steel 9-Inch Bread Slicing Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)After using the Shun to cut some very crusty artisanal breads, I'd have to say it's the best bread knife I've used. The scalloped-style serrations have plenty of bite for batard and peasant boules but cut cleanly and with minimal crumbs; this pattern, also used by MAC, seems to damage the food much less than typical jagged serrations.
The balance and feel is very good. The only downside is the steel handle. It fits and feels good in the hand but lacks the "warmth" of the Pakkawood handles of the Classic and Elite series. It might also get slick & hard to grip when wet. This isn't really a flaw- I knew it was stainless when I ordered it. All in all it's a minor quibble with an otherwise fantastic knife. I haven't had it long enough to comment about edge retention but my experience with the other half dozen Shuns and the other VG-10 knives I own (Hattori, Kanetsune, etc) I expect the edge to last for quite awhile.
The only way it could really be improved for the price would be if it were a tad longer. 9" is really fine for most stuff but I could see how it could be a tiny bit short for really large loaves of specialty breads.
Highly recommended.

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A great choice for slicing through even the crustiest loaves of bread, this gracefully elegant 9-inch bread knife from the Shun Steel line is made with a seamless, one-piece stainless-steel bolster, handle, and end cap. The workhorse of all knives, this chef's knife provides all-around versatility that's great for cleaning vegetables, mincing herbs and chopping meat. The blade is made from VG-10 steel with a high carbon content for a higher density. This allows the steel to be tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, and still have the flexibility and strength to take and keep a perfect edge. It's clad in layers of high-carbon stainless steel that protect the VG-10 and give the Shun its Damascus-look pattern, which also helps ensure that foods stick less during slicing and dicing--resulting in faster and easier food preparation.
Shun knives rely on traditional Japanese construction methods, including a full composite tang, in order to ensure the best balance. The D-shape of the stainless steel handle is designed to tuck into the palm and provide more control to the user by leaving less space between handle and hand (the handle also fits nicely between the thumb and fingers of a left-handed user). This knife is backed by a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Made in Japan. NSF approved.

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Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)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 positive. I've also had very good luck with Japanese cutlery, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
It cuts like a laser. Slides right through breads and salami (which I end up using it for all the time) very smoothly and with very little effort. The blade is razor sharp, which I learned when I got a little careless (didn't used to have respect for breadknives, remember) and it sliced off the end of a fingernail without the slightest resistance. THAT left me very respectful. The gentle serrations let it dig into it's target without tearing or throwing loose a crumb. It also has a nice, meaty asymmetrical D-shaped handle that really fits in the palm. This may not be for everyone, so give it a whirl before you commit to buying, but I think it's great.
If you need a breadknife and want a quality piece (and if you get a good knife and take care of it you should only need to buy one, ever) this is the hands down obvious choice. It's a bit more expensive than the Major German Brand cutlery, but easily worth it.
As a general comment, I think anyone looking for good kitchen cutlery should consider the Japanese brands first. I've used knives from Global, Kai and Kasumi, and up against Henckels and Wusthof there is just no comparison. We have the Kai breadknife, a Kasumi chef's knife, a Henckel's 4-star chef, Henckel's 4-star santoku, Henckel's 4-star slicer, Wusthof Grand Prix utility, Wusthof Grand Prix parer, Wusthof Classic granton slicer, and a Kyocera ceramic chef's. When I look at the knife block I really just see the Kai breadknife, my Kasumi chef and Those Other Knives.
Any knife shopping I do in the future, I will be looking at Kai first. Kasumi is also an incredible brand, and a bit finer and sharper than Kai, but they run about 50% more. I got my Kasumi chef's as a gift, and it's a treasure, but if I were laying down my own money it's such a close call I'd probably go with Kai, especially since I prefer their handles.

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This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

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Kai Wasabi Black Bread Knife, 9-Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)This knife is ideal for not just bread but also for carving chicken. The knife itself is fairly long and the serrations are big but this combination forces you to do a slicing motion that really is effective for breads with hard crusts like some european breads or stale bagels. You can also use this thing nicely to carve turkey slices, pot roasts, etc. I have the shun wasabi set and these knives are really worth it and relatively inexpensive.

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Even sliced of warm, fresh bread are just a heartbeat away. The serrated edge of our 9 inch bread knife easily cuts through both soft and crusty loaves of bread with ease, and keeps from destroying the integrity of the loaf. Our Wasabi line of knives are made in the traditional Japanese blade styling. Each knife features unsurpassed cutting performance due to the Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless which maintains superior edge retention. To reduce food sticking, the blades are sharpened on a single side. Although it has a traditional blade-style, it is paired with a uniquely modern handle material, polypropylene blended with bamboo powder, and impregnated with an antibacterial agent for super clean food preparation.

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