Shun Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife
January 17, 2010 | Posted by cutlery_knife_set 
- 9-inch Japanese bread knife; ideal for everything from rustic artisan breads to baguettes
- Precision-forged stainless-steel blade; serrated edge prevents tearing
- Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
- Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
- lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan
Product DescriptionThis 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. Amazon. com ReviewA 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. F. . . More >>
Shun Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife
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This knife is very sharp. The thickness of the blade makes it very firm yet it does not create too much drag. Cuts bagels (and fingers if you’re not careful) effortlessly.
You will not go wrong with a Shun knife!
Rating: 5 / 5
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: 5 / 5
I noticed before I bought this knife that ALL its reviews were five stars, and this one rates it that way, too. Bakery slicers always produce slices too thin or too thick, so I do it myself. Before I used this knife, I had to view this as a necessary but moderately difficult chore. Not any more! As one of the previous reviewers remarked, now I look for opportunities to slice bread!
The best surprise came when I read the sheet enclosed with the knife, telling me that I don’t have to sharpen it myself. Send it back to the factory, and they’ll do a professional job for no fee, for life.
Rating: 5 / 5
An outstanding bread knife, beautifully made, and cuts bread better than any bread knife we’ve ever had. Excellent service.
Rating: 5 / 5
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 angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you’ll have to do some research and find out which ones can be a fit with these knives. I prefer to hone with a sharpening steel and manually sharpen with a stone if necessary (and I don’t see it being necessary to touch it to a stone any time soon). The blade is sharp straight off the factory and as Alton Brown says - it’s the sharpest straight out of the factory edge as he’s ever seen.
These knives are more expensive than most, but I think it’s definitely worth it. To have the sharpest, most beautiful knife around - it’s no contest. If you are on a budget, build your collection slowly. It’s been said that there are only 3 knives that are the absolute basics for any kitchen: A 8″ Chef’s Knife (or some kind of similar, large-ish chef’s knife), a Paring Knife, and a Long Serrated blade for cutting bread and larger items. I would add a thin utility knife and a boning knife to that list next. Then I would add those “in-between” sizes as I get more money flow in. =)
If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen, good kitchen knives are a definite must. Preparation is the bulk of cooking and when you have good knives, it cuts down on the danger of cutting yourself, it adds pleasure to the work, and it cuts down on prep time. Knives are also a very personal choice and it’s best to at least go to a store and try it out for yourself first. Shun Knives are designed by the Japanese, so remember - it’s designed for small hands. This makes it fit most women’s hands perfectly, but I’ve heard of guys with larger hands not like it so much and going back to the German knives. So definitely try it out. It’s a personal thing, it needs to fit you.
Why spend so much money on a knife? Well, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and you almost always have to bust out a knife to prep a meal from scratch - why not use the best? Why spend that time with items that you love and brings you pleasure to use? Many times, it’s the small things that brings us the most pleasure in life, and I consider my Shun knives as one of those things. Having something so beautiful and yet so sharp and perfect - it makes my time cooking just that much more enjoyable.
Another good thing to know is that although the Shun Knives are usually offered for right-handers, you can get these knives for left-handers. You just need to find the guys who stock and sell those ones as they are less known, and less common.
Rating: 5 / 5