Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife (TDM0705)

The Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife is for cooks who slice bread of every texture, from crusty sourdough to tender brioche. Its wide, sharp, low-frequency serrations saw through bread without crushing it and leave fewer crumbs than a plain edge. Because the serrations are spaced farther apart than on a typical sawtooth bread knife, they cut rather than tear. The same smooth cut makes it well suited to cakes and pastries. The 9-inch length crosses a full loaf in long strokes, and the hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps slices release.

Features

• Low-frequency serrations: Wide, sharp serrations cut cleanly through hard crusts without compressing the soft interior.
• Fewer crumbs: The serrations cut rather than tear, which keeps crumbing to a minimum.
• 9-inch blade: The length crosses large loaves and layer cakes in long, even strokes.
• VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.
• Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects the core.
• Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps slices release from the blade.
• Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle: The handle offers comfort and control and resists moisture.
• Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, including the serrated edge.

Tasks It Handles Well

• Slicing sourdough, baguettes, and rustic loaves
• Slicing brioche, challah, and sandwich bread
• Cutting bagels and rolls
• Leveling and slicing cakes
• Slicing pastries and tarts

Choosing a Shun Premier Bread Knife

For smaller jobs such as tomatoes and sandwiches, the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife combines serrations with a fine center edge. The same bread knife is available with a D-shaped ebony handle and smooth Damascus finish as the Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife.