The Shun Sora 9-inch Bread Knife is a specialized bread cutting knife designed to gently glide through breads, cakes and pastries. Long, razor-sharp serrations glide through tender and crusty breads alike with no ripping, squashing or tearing and offer equal cutting power on forward and backward strokes. Featuring VG10 steel for a 16-degree edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper, this Japanese knife delivers exceptional sharpness. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, offering excellent grip and easy maintenance. Supported by free honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora Bread Knife is an essential addition to your cooking knife collection.