{"product_id":"kai-shun-classic-bread-knife-23cm","title":"Kai Shun Classic Bread Knife 23cm – Damascus Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic bread knife is a Japanese-made serrated knife designed for the precise, clean slicing of bread and baked goods in professional kitchen environments. The blade is built around a VG-MAX steel core with 64-layer Damascus cladding — a construction that combines a hard, wear-resistant cutting edge with enough flexibility in the surrounding steel to reduce brittleness under daily use. The finely serrated edge is well suited to a wide range of bread types, from open-crumbed sourdough and crusty baguettes through to enriched doughs such as brioche where a coarser or duller edge would tear and compress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn busy service conditions — sandwich bars, hotel breakfast operations, bakery counters, or brigade kitchens portioning bread for covers — edge retention matters more than it might appear. A knife that dulls quickly forces operators to either accept poor cuts or send the blade for sharpening more often than is practical. The VG-MAX core holds its edge well under sustained use, which helps maintain cut quality and presentation consistency across a full service period without the blade needing attention between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical operational advantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean slicing through crusty and enriched loaves with minimal crumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable chestnut-profile pakkawood handle reduces fatigue during extended prep runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang construction gives reassuring balance and control during repetitive cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade construction supports consistent blade geometry and edge quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus cladding resists surface corrosion in demanding kitchen environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pakkawood handle is not suitable for dishwasher cleaning. Like all high-grade Japanese knives, the Shun Classic rewards hand washing and careful storage — a magnetic rack or blade guard rather than a loose utensil drawer. The hardness that gives this blade its edge retention also means it is more susceptible to chipping if used on frozen product or mishandled on hard surfaces, so it is best kept to its intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife is a practical choice for professional kitchens and bakeries where bread portioning is a regular part of service and cut quality matters for presentation. It suits operations where a durable, well-balanced serrated knife will be used daily by experienced kitchen staff. If your volume is lower or budget is the primary consideration, more accessible options are available; if your operation runs multiple stations handling significant bread throughput, it is worth discussing the right mix of blades with the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like guidance on whether this knife is the right fit for your kitchen's prep workflow, we are happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198417506686,"sku":"JN433","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn433_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791819987","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/kai-shun-classic-bread-knife-23cm","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}