Kikuichi GM Series Molybdenum Stainless Steel 9.8-inch (250mm) Bread Knife

Kikuichi’s GM Series bread knife pairs a 9.8-inch (250mm) serrated blade with the same AUS10 stainless steel as the rest of the line. The length crosses a large country loaf or a long baguette, and the serrations bite through a hard crust and then slice the soft crumb without crushing it.

A thin Japanese blade gives cleaner slices than a heavy bread knife, so it also handles tomatoes, layer cakes and delicate sandwich breads. Kikuichi describes it as a great entry-level knife that holds a sharp edge, and the stainless blade needs only washing and drying. It completes a Japanese knife set for a home baker, and it serves a restaurant bread station equally well.


A Partner for Your Gyuto

Pair it with the GM Series 8.25-inch (210mm) Gyuto for everyday prep.

SKU: PM25

Availability: In stock

$109.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Model: PM25
    • Series: GM Series Molybdenum Stainless Steel
    • Type: Bread knife
    • Blade length: 9.8 inches (250mm)
    • Steel: AUS10 molybdenum high-carbon stainless steel
    • Hardness: 59 HRC, per Kikuichi
    • Edge: Serrated
    • Handle: Western-style, black resin
    • Made in: Japan

    Kikuichi GM Series Molybdenum Knives Compared

    KnifeTypeBladeBest for
    GM12Petty4.7 in. (120mm)Peeling, trimming, detail work
    GM15Petty5.9 in. (150mm)Small board work, sandwiches
    SM18Santoku7.1 in. (180mm)Push cuts, vegetables
    GM18Gyuto7.1 in. (180mm)Compact all-purpose
    GM21Gyuto8.25 in. (210mm)All-purpose
    GM24Gyuto9.4 in. (240mm)Volume prep
    SM24Sujihiki9.4 in. (240mm)Slicing meat and fish
    SM27Sujihiki10.6 in. (270mm)Long slices, large roasts
    PM25Bread knife9.8 in. (250mm)Crusty loaves, soft breads

    For how the gyuto, santoku, petty and sujihiki differ, see our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide.


    Care

    Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry the knife before storing it in a block, on a magnetic strip or in a saya. AUS10 is a stainless steel, but Kikuichi notes the blade may still patina, so do not leave it wet or soaking. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, and use a wood or synthetic cutting board to protect the thin edge.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 9.8 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 250 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind Serrated
    Steel Type AUS10
    Rockwell Hardness 61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Wood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Kikuichi
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU PM25
    Manufacturer's Part Number PM25
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price No

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