Kai Corporation Shun Premier Bread Knife, 8.9 inches (225 mm), KAI Shun TM0705

I've got a few Shun premier knives, and they're all awesome! This one is no exception! The handle is very comfortable, it's razor sharp, and it's beautiful! This thing slices through crispy sourdough like it's no ones business! I've used it a lot, and it hasn't lost its edge! If you want a beautiful exceptionally sharp knife, this is the one for you!

The Shun Premier Bread Knife is a beautiful, handcrafted Japanese piece of art. This was my second Shun (my first being the large Premier Santoku) and it is easily the very best bread knife I've owned. It looks great and feels very balanced in my hand. It's lighter than my previous bread knife but matches the blade length. I bake fresh breads every week, and cutting my first slice was so smooth and effortless that I immediately regretted not buying this knife sooner. There were fewer crumbs as the blade is so thin and sharp that it made the bread feel smooth and butter-like. If you've ever found yourself squeezing the bread harder than you'd like to fight the tug and drag of your knife, you'll understand the difference with this knife. This knife isn't inexpensive, but it's also not expensive if you consider how long it can last when cared for. I don't like to buy things I don't need or won't use frequently, and so I'd convinced myself that this knife was probably only marginally better than my old bread knife and perhaps too extravagant. I'm a very grateful person who simply tries to live modestly and not waste. So, I didn't hesitate to buy it just because of the cost but rather also because I felt it might be excessive. But the knife is now a regular part of my kitchen and is earning its keep each day. Delayed gratification became purchase vindication. Taken proper care of, this knife will outlast me and will pass to my son. It is very sharp with a lovely bow that makes it very easy to cut through the thicker bottom crust of the bread without hitting my knuckles on the cutting board. And it should go without saying that this knife deserves a great cutting surface that is of commensurate quality such as an Epicurean or fine wooden board that will ensure the knife continues to function well. I would never use this on plastic or rubberized boards (and I don't own any). Like all Shun knives, it must always be hand washed and should be dried gently afterwards with a soft towel. Consider this a long-term investment that appreciates with use.

For those seeking high quality and are willing to pay the price, it could be worth it. Competitively priced.

amazing authentic product

The knife box had been opened, the knife was not in the sheath and the handle did not have its plastic. There were finger prints on the knife. It was also not as sharp out of the box as I would expect for a Japanese knife. Therefore, I guess it was ex-display. At S$299 for a knife, you expect to get a new one. The knife itself should do what it was bought for - cut bread and roasts with no snagging. The curved edge will help with those hard crusts that a straight edge struggles with.