Shun Kanso 9in Bread Knife SWT0705

The Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife is crafted with precision, balance, and beauty, embodying the Japanese tradition of creating tools that are both functional and artful. Designed specifically to tackle tough, crusty loaves and delicate baked goods with ease, this knife offers the perfect blend of performance and aesthetics. Its 9-inch Heritage finished stainless steel blade provides exceptional cutting power while resisting corrosion, maintaining strength, and reducing food stick during slicing. Whether you are slicing through artisan sourdough, homemade brioche, or even cakes and pastries, this blade ensures clean, precise cuts without crushing or tearing.

Shun’s Kanso line is celebrated for its focus on simplicity, practicality, and elegance. The bread knife carries that same philosophy with its straightforward yet highly effective design. The Heritage finish on the blade not only adds character but also improves performance by hiding scratches and reducing drag as you cut. Its serrated edge is engineered for durability and efficiency, maintaining sharpness even after repeated use on hard crusts or soft, airy loaves.

The handle of the Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife is made from contoured tagayasan wood, sometimes referred to as “iron sword wood,” renowned for its hardness, durability, and beautiful grain pattern. The dark, rich tones of the wood offer a striking contrast to the sleek stainless steel blade, creating a timeless look that complements both modern and traditional kitchens. The contoured shape ensures comfort and control, allowing you to slice with precision and confidence, whether cutting thin sandwich slices or serving thick, rustic slabs of bread.

Weighing just 5.08 ounces and measuring 14 inches overall, this bread knife is lightweight and perfectly balanced for extended use. Shun’s craftsmanship shines in every detail, from the ergonomic design to the fine serrations, making this knife a professional-grade tool that is also accessible to home chefs who value quality and performance. Each knife is made in Japan, where centuries of blade-making expertise meet modern technology, resulting in tools of unmatched precision and reliability.

In addition to bread, the Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife is versatile enough to handle other kitchen tasks. Use it to cut delicate fruits with tough skins, such as pineapples or melons, or to slice through layered cakes with ease. Its serrations make it the go-to knife whenever a clean slice through challenging textures is needed. As part of the Shun Kanso series, this knife reflects a philosophy of minimalism, focusing on essential design and materials that elevate the cooking experience without unnecessary embellishments.

The Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife is more than just a kitchen tool—it’s an investment in precision, durability, and beauty. It’s designed for chefs and home cooks who understand that every cut matters and who want a knife that performs consistently at the highest level. With its Japanese craftsmanship, premium stainless steel blade, and stunning tagayasan wood handle, this bread knife is built to be a lasting part of your kitchen arsenal.

The Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife features a Heritage finished stainless steel blade and tagayasan wood handle, delivering elegance, durability, and superior slicing performance.

When you purchase the Shun Kanso 9” Bread Knife from Smoky Mountain Knife Works (SMKW), you’re not just buying a knife—you’re shopping at the world’s best online knife store. SMKW is also a Tennessee landmark, home to the world’s largest knife showroom. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, SMKW attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year, offering a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for knife enthusiasts and collectors alike.