Shun Kazahana 9" Bread Knife

The chef's knife is the one knife no cook can be without. This all-purpose knife is ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The Kazahana Chef's Knife is based on its Asian counterpart, the GYUTO. It offers a wider heel and a fairly flat profile toward the heel—perfect for push cuts—but Shun also gave it a little belly from mid-blade toward the tip so that it can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. In Japanese, "Kazahana" means "Snow that flickers like petals dancing in a clear sky," much like the finish on its beautiful satin finish blade.

Yes, the Shun Kazahana Bread Knife cuts through bread quickly and easily, whether it's crusty or tender. But it’s also great for slicing melons, tomatoes, even large cuts of meat like brisket or roasts. The secret is our wide, undulating serrations that gently glide through so there's less tearing. In Japanese, "Kazahana" means "Snow that flickers like petals dancing in a clear sky," much like the finish on its beautiful satin finish blade.

A simply beautiful bread knife to glide through the freshest loaves, and more
AUS10A blade; high-carbon stainless steel offers strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance; added vanadium refines the steel grain enabling a razor-sharp 16° edge
Satin finish blade assists in food release
Polished black Pakkawood handle for a secure, comfortable grip
Full-tang construction for durability and precision balance
Handcrafted in Japan