New Shun – Nagare Serrated Bread Knife 22.9cm

Experience the Most Striking Bread Knife in the Shun Range - and One of the Finest in the World

The Shun Nagare Serrated Bread Knife 22.9cm is a collector's piece and a serious performer. Its dual-core Damascus blade - forged to resemble the rays of a rising sun - glides through any crust without tearing, and arrives in a luxurious wooden gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

The Specs

• Steel: 72-layer dual-core Damascus - VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel combined
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Edge: Wavy serrations, sharpened on one side - purpose-built for bread
• Blade length: 22.8cm (9 in.)
• Blade height: 3.6cm
• Handle: Black-grey pakka wood, ergonomically shaped with forged tang for balance
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan
• Includes: Luxurious wooden storage box and certificate of authenticity

Where Art Meets Edge

The Nagare collection is one of Shun's most remarkable - each blade forged from alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 steel into 72 layers of dual-core Damascus, with a pattern that extends all the way to the cutting edge. The result is a blade of exceptional hardness (61 HRC) and striking visual beauty, with a wave-like Damascus pattern that echoes the rays of the rising sun. The wavy serrations glide through any crust - sourdough, rye, brioche - without compressing or tearing the crumb beneath. The black-grey pakka wood handle is ergonomically shaped with a slight taper and small belly, secured with two rivets and a forged tang for perfect balance. Delivered in a wooden gift box with a certificate of authenticity - a knife to own, display, and pass down.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not hone - serrated edges do not require honing
• Sharpen with a professional sharpening service when needed - serrated edges require specialist equipment
• Store in the wooden gift box or on a magnetic strip to protect the blade