Shun Classic 8-Inch Offset Bread Knife

by Shun

Product Features

• 8-inch serrated bread knife with offset stainless-steel bolster
• Precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI
• Blade with 33 layers of stainless steel for a rust-free Damascus look
• Comfortable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; steel end-cap; washing by hand recommended
• Measures approximately 15-1/2 by 3 by 1 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.1 x 1 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022YFIO
• Item model number: DM0724
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,651 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #50 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Bread & Serrated Knives > Bread Knives

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A convenient addition to any cutlery collection, this user-friendly bread knife by Shun Classic features a serrated blade that measures 8 inches long. Use the knife to effortlessly slice anything from rustic artisan breads and baguettes to dessert items like angel food cake or chocolate tart. The knife creates clean cuts with no tearing or crushing of food to worry about. Even more, its offset stainless-steel bolster keeps knuckles safe and allows for enhanced comfort and control. Overall, the offset bread knife measures approximately 15-1/2 by 3 by 1 inches.

Like other knives in Shun's Classic collection, the knife comes precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Its eye-catching beauty starts with a VG-10 stainless-steel blade, which features 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing a 33 layered Damascus look, but without the rusting problems associated with Damascus. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife's aesthetic appeal, but it also prevents morsels from sticking and helps maintain the integrity of food when slicing. The knife's sleek good looks continue on into its handle. Offering a D-shaped design, the unique ebony Pakkawood handle consists of a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin to exceptionally noteworthy results. Its steel end-cap offers an attractive finishing touch, and the knife carries a limited lifetime warranty. Though dishwasher-safe, Shun recommends washing the knife by hand for best results.

From the Manufacturer

Shun Classic Cutlery

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Why Buy Shun Classic:

Born of the ancient samurai-sword-making tradition and hand-finished for precision and beauty, Shun Classic is an ideal choice for anyone buying their first Japanese knife or 50th. The high-quality line of cutlery makes a worthwhile addition to any chef's arsenal of tools--it's used by professional chefs and home cooks alike. Produced in the widest variety of specialized styles, the Classic line features both traditional European blade shapes and innovative cutting-edge designs.

Shun Classic's amazingly sharp blade is famous for both edge retention and ease of sharpening. Each blade has a core of VG-10 "Super Steel" with a Pattern Damascus cladding of 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel--16 layers on either side. While the wood grain pattern enhances the knife's beauty, it also adds durability and stain resistance, and reduces friction when cutting.

NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens.

Detailed Features

• Blade core consists of high-carbon VG-10, a Japanese super steel known for its edge retention, allowing the knives to hold their sharp edges for years.
• Blades boast a 16-degree angle, making these the sharpest knives out of the box. This is sharper than traditional European blades, which are usually sharpened to 20-22 degrees.
• Clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side for strength and flexibility. This metal is corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain.
• Damascus styling adds to the beauty of the knife while the microscopic air pockets created by the cladding process reduces friction during slicing.
• D-shaped handle fits in the palm and provides comfort and control, keeping the knife's handle secure in the hand during use.
• Available standard in D-shaped handle styles or by special order in reverse D-shaped handle styles.
• Pakkawood handles, made of resin-impregnated hardwood, are NSF Certified for use in commercial kitchens.
• Produced in Seki City, Japan, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing.
• Rockwell hardness rating of 60-61 ensures that it takes and holds its incredibly sharp edge longer.
• Hand wash and dry recommended; limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications
Blade Material:	VG-10 hardened Japanese steel cutting core, clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers of metal.
Bevel:	Double-beveled
Cutting angle:	16 degrees per side (comprehensive angle 32 degrees). This is sharper than European knives, ground to 20-22 degrees per side.
Handle Material:	PakkaWood (resin-impregnated hardwood); D-Shaped handle available in right and (by special order) left-handed versions.
Sharpening recommendations:	Weekly honing to maintain the blade, sharpening as needed with professional sharpener or Asian-style electric sharpener.

Professional Manufacturing

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Product Description

A serrated bread knife with the added bonus of an offset handle for better leverage, this 8-inch Shun Classic will leave behind few crumbs as it thinly slices even the most delicate breads, while being so sharp, hearty loaves will seem to cut like--butter! 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 high-carbon stainless, it delivers precision slicing, cutting and chopping unprecedented by its 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 can be honed using a standard steel or sent to the factory for free sharpening. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade offers stick resistance, reducing prep--plus it's rust-free. The Alton Angle, a design contribution of cookbook author and celebrity chef Alton Brown, provides more finger and knuckle clearance than a standard, straight knife allows while cutting and slicing. The 10-degree angle at the bolster also provides extra leverage to improve control and efficiency, particularly useful with smaller knives. The ebony Pakkawood handle, made of a durable white birch wood and resin combination, has a unique curved shape to fit firmly and comfortably in the hand, with the bonus of being dishwasher safe and NSF approved for commercial kitchens..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A knife that pleases all, January 17, 2010

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Mitchell C. Green (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shun Classic 8-Inch Offset Bread Knife (Kitchen)

This is an excellent knife and complements a number of other knives I have extremely well.

It cuts with a degree of precision that I have just not found with other bread knives (and I have used most of the well-known brands) which can sometimes be too flimsy and move around when cutting bread with a hard crust such as a good sour-dough loaf or they are too thick or become blunt too easily. Also being offset has distinct advantages particularly in not hitting your knuckles when slicing.

This knife is one of the workhorses in my cooking exploits and having a reliable knife that cuts consistently across many bread/cakes types is really helpful whether it is a hard crust loaf as mentioned above or it is a cake I am slicing horizontally to fill with fresh cream and fruit this knife is always a delight to use.

Even my wife who is not particularly interested in knifes and cooking loves to use this knife and have said on more than one occasion that this is the best knife we own.

Simply it is a delight to use and has that added advantage of being beautiful to look at as well as being part of the truly excellent Shun knife range.

If I had to limit myself to three knives then this would certainly be one of the three (fortunately I don't).

Highly recommended!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegance and Efficiency, October 2, 2008

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Jonathan Sage (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This knife is an excellent tool. It looks stunning, and does exactly what it's supposed to. I've tried bread knives that aren't offset, and dislike them because your hand always hits the board before you've cut all the way through. With an offset knife this isn't a problem plus you can cut faster because you don't have to worry about your hand getting in the way. Shun makes excellent knives and this is no exception.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing knife., September 10, 2010

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MEC (NY) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this knife for my boyfriend's birthday; he already had a Shun chef's knife and paring knife and this seemed the logical next knife to round out a set. He initially said buying a Shun bread knife was too expensive and that a less-expensive/non-name-brand would be just fine for a bread knife, yet after using this knife to slice a crusty loaf of bread he forgot all about saying that ;-) It cuts through hard, crusty bread like it's butter - and you do not have to put a lot of pressure on it while cutting. Very pleased with this purchase and it does come in a nice gift box, as well.