<p>Produced by Japan's leading blade manufacturer, this specialized knife has a scalloped blade that cuts easily through crisp bread crusts without compressing the soft, delicate interiors.</p> <ul class="bulleted"> <li>VG-MAX "super steel" blade is clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel, creating a variegated look reminiscent of a Damascus-style blade.</li> <li>Exceedingly sharp cutting edge is long lasting and easy to maintain.</li> <li>Designed to cut easily through the crusts of breads and rolls without squashing the delicate interiors.</li> <li>Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and has a D shape, to sit comfortably in the hand.</li> <li>NSF-certified knife meets high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.</li> <li>Handcrafted in Japan.</li> </ul>