This lightweight bread knife belongs to Shimomura Kogyo's Pro Grade series, which pursues the sharpness and function of professional tools while staying easy to use at home.
The serrated edge cuts cleanly through both crusty and soft bread. The sharp edge enters food straight, so you can slice bread with light pressure. The raised handle sits higher than the blade, so your hand does not hit the cutting board even at the end of the cut.
The blade is molybdenum vanadium stainless steel with a 210 mm (8.3 in) cutting edge and an overall length of 355 mm (14 in). It weighs 125 g (4.4 oz) and is made in Japan.
