Bread knives live and die by the quality of the serrations. A sharp serrated edge grips and cuts cleanly through crust without compressing the crumb underneath; a dull or poorly formed serration tears and pushes instead. The Shizu Morinoki Bread Knife is built from DSR-1K6 Japanese stainless steel - the same alloy used throughout the Morinoki line - with clean, effective serrations along a 238mm blade that handles everything from baguettes and sourdough to soft sandwich loaves and pastries. At 58-59 HRC the steel holds the serrated edge well over regular use.
The western-style keyaki wood handle is comfortable for the longer, controlled sawing strokes that bread cutting requires, and at 74g the knife is light enough to use for extended service without fatigue. A 2mm spine keeps the blade thin and precise. This is a solid everyday bread knife from a Sanjo City manufacturer with a clear understanding of what working kitchen tools need to do at a practical price.
The western-style keyaki wood handle is comfortable for the longer, controlled sawing strokes that bread cutting requires, and at 74g the knife is light enough to use for extended service without fatigue. A 2mm spine keeps the blade thin and precise. This is a solid everyday bread knife from a Sanjo City manufacturer with a clear understanding of what working kitchen tools need to do at a practical price.
- Maker: Shizu Hamono
- Line: Morinoki
- Location: Sanjo City, Japan
- Construction: Roll Forged, Mono Steel
- Steel: DSR-1K6 Stainless
- HRC: 58-59
- Handle: Western Keyaki Wood
- Weight: 2.6 oz (74g)
- Blade Length: 238mm
- Total Length: 370mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 25mm
