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There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. It is made of ebony PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Classic 9\" Bread Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this bread knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263577120873,"sku":"SKDM0705","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skdm0705x550.jpg?v=1568426521"},{"product_id":"shun-premier-9-bread-knife","title":"Shun Premier 9\" Bread Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is an indispensable kitchen tool. The wide, \"low frequency\" serrations of this bread knife's blade are razor-sharp and easily slice through any loaf of bread or pastry - whether tender and delicate or crunchy and crusty - with only a gentle back and forth sawing cut. The sharp serrations keep the bread from being crushed or torn as it's sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade of each Shun Premier knife has a hand-hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchimi\u003c\/em\u003e finish, which adds beauty to the blade and also acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities that make the blade glide through food and help the cut food release from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Premier knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach beautiful Shun Premier handle is made of walnut PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria. An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 9\" Bread Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263577153641,"sku":"SKTDM0705","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/sktdm0705x1000.jpg?v=1568426542"},{"product_id":"shun-sora-9-bread-knife","title":"Shun Sora 9\" Bread Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora 9-inch Bread Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is an indispensable kitchen tool. The wide, \"low frequency\" serrations of this bread knife's blade are razor-sharp and easily slice through any loaf of bread or pastry - whether tender and delicate or crunchy and crusty - with only a gentle back and forth sawing cut. The sharp serrations keep the bread from being crushed or torn as it's sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring the traditional, high-end Japanese knife-making technique of\u003cem\u003e san mai\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora Bread Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cem\u003eVG10 \"super steel\" razor-sharp 16-degree double-bevel edge blade clad with a single layer of stainless steel on each side\u003c\/em\u003e. The Sora's VG10 \u003cem\u003esan mai\u003c\/em\u003e and stainless blade are laser cut and fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, permanently braze welded to provide performance and beauty. The blade is finished with bead blasting to highlight the \u003cem\u003esan mai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Shun Sora knife handle is made of textured TPE polymer to provide excellent grip and balance without sacrificing ease of maintenance. The stainless steel Shun logo on the handle further enhances the balance of this beautiful knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this bread knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Sora 9\" Bread Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite blade with VG10 stainless steel cutting core and mirror polished 420J stainless steel blade upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted to show off the \u003cem\u003esan mai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"hamon\" wavy design that mirrors traditional Japanese blade hamon patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional design textured TPE handle for excellent grip and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • 10-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263580790889,"sku":"SKVB0705","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skvb0705x1000.jpg?v=1568426571"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-9-bread-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 9\" Bread Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Kanso 9\" Bread Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has a long, serrated bread that will cut through everything from a crusty loaf of bread to a fresh tomato without tearing or crushing it. The wide serrations on this beautiful knife keep the crumbs down, and also make it the perfect tool for slicing cakes and pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Kanso \u003c\/strong\u003e line of Shun knives was designed based on Zen philosophy, and its name means \"simplicity.\" Shun took only the most essential elements of a knife - high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance and precision cutting control - and created a simple line of knives that provides simply perfect performance. The Tagayasan hard wood handle is contoured for the chef's grip and precision cutting. Tagayasan, known as \"iron sword wood,\" was traditionally used in crafting Samurai sword handles. This wood is naturally dense, durable and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Kanso 9\" Bread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUS10A stainless steel blade - a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes an edge and holds it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage blade finish that hides scratches and gives the knife a natural look that improves with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side cuts cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagayasan wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on the Shun Kanso 9\" Bread Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eShop our full collection of Japanese-made \u003ca title=\"Shun Kanso Kitchen Knives\" href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-kanso-kitchen-knives\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShun Kanso Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40656606527593,"sku":"SKSWT0705","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/files\/SKSWT0705-Shun-Kanso-Bread-Knife.jpg?v=1685461861"},{"product_id":"shun-kazahana-9-bread-knife","title":"Shun Kazahana 9\" Bread Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Kazahana 9-inch Bread Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is an indispensable kitchen tool. The wide, \"low frequency\" serrations of this bread knife's blade are razor-sharp and easily slice through any loaf of bread or pastry - whether tender and delicate or crunchy and crusty - with only a gentle back and forth sawing cut. The sharp serrations keep the bread from being crushed or torn as it's sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-tang blade of this Shun Kazahana knife is made of AUS10A, a high-carbon stainless steel with exceptional strength, corrosion resistance and hardness. The vanadium in the blade allows it to be sharpened to an extremely sharp 16 degree angle that will slice through any food with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese, Kazahana means \"snow that flickers like petals dancing in the sky.\" These beautiful knives have the name of Kazahana, as the finish on the blades mimics this beautiful sight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to having an elegant look, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e blade's beautiful satin finish serves the purpose of helping to release food from the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach contoured, symmetrical Shun Kazahana knife handle is made of polished black Pakkawood, which provides a secure, comfortable grip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e﻿Engraving: \u003c\/strong\u003e﻿Up to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this bread knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of the Shun Kazahana 9\" Bread Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUS10A high carbon stainless steel blade with satin finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang blade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished black Pakkawood handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. 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