Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife (DM0705)

The Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife is for cooks who bake regularly or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast. Its wide, low-frequency serrations do a much better job of slicing bread than a straight edge: they provide the bite to saw gently through a crusty loaf without tearing the tender interior, and they work equally well on very soft breads and pastries. The nine-inch blade supports long, full strokes, which reduces compression and keeps each slice clean. After a chef’s knife and a paring knife, a bread knife is one of the most valuable additions to a kitchen, and it shares the construction and handle of the entire Shun Classic line.

Features

• Wide, low-frequency serrations: Broad, undulating serrations bite into hard crust and then glide through the crumb, so loaves slice cleanly with fewer crumbs and no squashing.
• Nine-inch blade: The length completes each slice in long, gentle strokes, which protects soft breads from compression.
• Single-bevel serrated edge: The razor-sharp serrated edge is sharpened on one side for clean, controlled slicing.
• VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, so the serrations stay sharp over time.
• Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.
• D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.
• Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.
• Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.
• Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.

Tasks It Handles Well

• Slicing crusty artisan loaves and sourdough
• Slicing soft sandwich bread and brioche without crushing
• Cutting baguettes and rolls
• Slicing cakes and delicate pastries

Choosing a Shun Classic Bread Knife

The Shun Classic 8.25-inch Offset Bread Knife places the handle above the blade, which adds knuckle clearance and positions the hand for a more powerful cut; choose it if you regularly slice large, crusty loaves all the way down to the board. For tomatoes, sandwiches, and other small serrated tasks, the Shun Classic 6-inch Serrated Utility Knife is the more compact tool.