Knives

Master the Crust: The 10-Inch Precision Bread Knife That Never Shreds The Artisan Solution for Serious Bakers If you have ever struggled with a standard 8-inch bread knife while tackling a wide, crusty sourdough or a homemade miche, you know the frustration of 'shredding' rather than 'slicing.' The I.O. Shen 10 in. (250mm) Bread Knife is the professional-grade answer to the artisan loaf. Its extra-long blade allows for a full, sweeping motion that clears the largest loaves in a single pass, ensuring clean, uniform slices every time. The Science of the Steel Unlike many serrated knives that use cheaper, softer alloys, I.O. Shen utilizes a proprietary VG-10 steel blend. This is a high-carbon super steel that offers outstanding edge retention. Because serrated blades are more difficult to sharpen at home, I.O. Shen prioritized the durability of the points. Note: This is the only knife in the I.O. Shen collection that does not feature the signature Triplex steel construction. The reason is intentional: a serrated blade requires the uniform hardness of their specialized VG-10 blend to maintain its aggressive cutting profile without the need for frequent professional servicing. A Versatile Japanese Slicer While designed for bread, the Japanese engineering behind this knife gives it a dual identity. The bow-shaped blade and surgical-grade serrations make it an exceptional choice for slicing through beef, roasts, and large poultry. The points bite into the protein while the 10-inch length allows for the long, clean draws required for thin, catering-style slices. Whether you are a professional chef or a dedicated home cook, the I.O. Shen 1027 is a high-performance tool that replaces two knives with one superior instrument. Learn More

The I.O. Shen two piece knife set features the I.O. Shen 6.3 in. (160mm) Santoku and 4.1 in. (104mm) Oriental Parer. Both knives use I.O. Shen Triplex technology giving these knives both great edge retention and toughness to excel in a professional kitchen. Learn More

The I.O. Shen two piece knife set includes the 6.3 in. (160mm)Santoku and the 4.1 in. (104mm) Pointed Paring Knife. I.O. Shen uses Triplex Steel technology to give these knives the best possible balance of toughness and hardness to handle tough kitchen tasks. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6.7 in.(170mm) Maoui Deba is not a traditional Japanese Deba design as the edge is on both sides of the blade. With this style get the great benefits of a knife that can handle work on fish like filleting, gutting, and gill removal with a more durable edge and premium stainless steel. Note that the steel that forms the scrimshaw design on I.O. Shen knives is welded to the tang and not just some type of silver paint. Tri-Ply steel with VG-12 core 1.7 mm spine thickness 12.13 inch overall length 8.5 ounces (240 grams) Made In Tai Wan Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6.7 in. (170mm) Oriental Slicer has a smaller handle then other knives in the I.O. Shen line that is to give the user more finger clearance between the cutting board the the handle making this a good knife for prepping onions or mincing garlic. This is not just a good vegetable knife but is naturally a slicing knife and is thin enough to slice fillets of fish or prepare sashimi. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6.3 in (160mm) Santoku is well suited to heavy vegetable prep as the flat edge makes near full contact with the cutting board allowing for cleaner chopping and mincing. The flat edge of the Santoku is also beneficial for sharpening on whetstones as the knife will make more contact with the stone as you pass it along the stone. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6 in. Chef/Utility Knife is great for heavy vegetable prep the extra weight added to the handle adds balance and the proprietary VG-10 blend has great edge retention. This prep knife will hold up in busy kitchen. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 10.7 in. (270mm) Yanagi is made of I.O. Shen Triplex Steel Technology so it tests on the Rockwell scale at 62 giving this knife good edge retention. This stainless Yanagi is made like a traditional carbon Yanagi so it features a Shinogi line. The Shinogi line is the flat face at the same angle as the edge. Use this Shinogi line to allow the knife to lay flat on a sharpening stone making this a much easier knife to hand sharpen. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 10.7 in. (270mm) Left Hand Yanagi is made of I.O. Shen Triplex Steel Technology so it tests on the Rockwell scale at 62 giving this knife good edge retention. This stainless Yanagi is made like a traditional carbon Yanagi so it features a Shinogi line. The Shinogi line is the flat face at the same angle as the edge. Use this Shinogi line to allow the knife to lay flat on a sharpening stone making this a much easier knife to hand sharpen. Made in Taiwan. Learn More