Shun Premier Bread Knife, 9"

A Damascus stainless steel bread knife is designed for clean slicing through loaves with crusty exteriors and soft centers. Use steady, gentle strokes to portion everything from sandwich bread to hearty bakery-style loaves with less crushing and tearing.

In this VG-MAX Damascus stainless steel bread knife, VG-MAX refers to Shun’s proprietary super steel used for the core of the blade. That core is then clad on both sides with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel, combining a high-performance center with layered outer steel.

Tsuchime is the hand-hammered finish on the blade. Shun designs this texture to reduce drag when cutting and help prevent food from sticking, which can make slicing feel smoother and more controlled.

The Shun Premier bread knife is handcrafted by expert artisans in Seki City, Japan. This long-standing cutlery region is known for skilled knife making and attention to detail.

Yes. Shun offers free sharpening on its cutlery for as long as you own it, which helps you keep the edge performing over time.