KYOKU Serrated Bread Knife - 8" - Shogun Series - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case
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I believe they are made in China with Japanese steel, according to what I've read. The methods used to make them are said to be Japanese in the accompanying books.
Please keep in mind that the blade has 33-degree angles on both sides. Steel is layered. As a result, the blade's two sides plus the middle one add up to 67. the total number of layers
That's correct! I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this knife; since contracting the Coronavirus, I've been making my own bread and decided to invest in a good knife; it's razor sharp right out of the box and can cut soft loaves of bread without tearing them apart. If you're thinking about purchasing this knife, I strongly advise you to "do it," as you will not be disappointed.
There is no sheath.
Selected User Reviews For KYOKU Serrated Bread Knife - 8" - Shogun Series - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case
br>br>Long review: For the past 20 years, I'd been using a Henckles bread knife. With the exception of two details, it cut bread very well. Because the scallops are gentle, there's nothing to dig into the top of the crust until the cut is started, which made it a little difficult to get started on really crusty bread. The Henckles, on the other hand, is as slender as an arrow. That means that when you get to the bottom of a crusty loaf of bread, you must hold the knife perfectly flat against the cutting board, even digging a little into the board, to get through it. br>br>The Kyoku knife, which has scallops with sharp points between them and a gentle curve to the blade, solves both of these problems and slices through the crustiest of bread like butter. It's also a lot bigger than the Henckles, weighing in at eight pounds. The difference between 4 and 5 ounces is significant. The blade is 50% thicker and much less flexible than the previous blade. The Heckles feels balanced between the blade and the handle, whereas the Kyoku's handle is noticeably heavier, as well as larger and more rounded. In a store, I also tried out a Shun Classic bread knife. Because I already own Shun Classic knives, I take a look at that. The break knife is more balanced and lighter than the Henckles, with smoother scallops. It has a D-shaped Paka wood handle as well. Overall, it has a pleasant atmosphere. However, it costs more than twice as much as a Kyouku. br>br>In the end, I purchased the Kyoku and am pleased with my decision. It's a little heavy, and the handle is a little too big for my tiny hands. I'd go with the Shun if I was going to be using it for several hours at a time. But I don't cut my bread that way. As a result, it's a good buy for the money. It's a fantastic cut. Much better than the Henckles, and possibly on par with, if not better than, the Shun. Though I prefer the Shun's feel and it would look better next to my other Shun knives, it's simply not worth twice the price when the Kyoku is already such a good knife.
I bought this to replace a knife that had been in my possession for ten years, and I'm glad I chose this brand because the quality is excellent, and the ergonomics are comfortable for my old hands. br>Update: The pattern on the blade appears to be fake to me, despite the fact that it claims to be Damascus Steel. If an original forging method was used, the pattern appears to have been laser etched and is not a random pattern. To put it mildly, the firm's responses are vague. Update: cliffordoliver@gmail. com has sent me an email. I responded with two words to com's offer of $50 to change my review! I have a genuine Damascus steel blade, but this isn't it!.
This knife is savagely sharp, to say the least. Un- I lost skin after bumping my finger on the serrated edge while wrapping it while it still had a plastic sleeve on the blade. br>br>I bought this knife to cut my crusty sourdough bread. I have a couple of other high-rated bread knives, but they almost always tear up a loaf, especially when cutting thin slices. Even when cutting very thin slices, this knife slices through the top crust, soft crumb, and hard bottom crust with little effort and no tearing. br>br>The blade has two slightly bent teeth, but this is a cosmetic flaw that does not appear to affect the blade's performance. It has a nice weight and balance, and the handle is comfortable, well-shaped, and large enough for my large hands. br>br>Overall, I'm quite pleased. Take care around the edge; if you don't, you'll end up with blood on your hands.
Beautiful knife with a well-balanced and comfortable handle. Sharp as a razor. My only criticism is that the serrations are only sharpened on one side, allowing for straight cuts only when cutting slices from the right side of the loaf or vegetable. The blade tends to drift if held in the left hand and used to cut a slice off the left side of the loaf. But it's not a deal-breaker; if you're careful, you can still manage it. br>Also, the knife comes with a thin plastic scabbard that is open all the way down one side, which could slash your fingers if you aren't careful when removing the blade. I recommend tossing the scabbard and storing your new bread knife in a block as soon as possible. However, I would buy this knife and brand again in a heartbeat, as it is of exceptional quality.
Although the knife appears to be sharp, it tears the bread rather than cutting it. I've had it for nearly a year and am ready to part with it. My old serrated-edged Henkel bread knife was sharpened, and it now cuts much better. This was my first time sharpening a serrated edge knife, and I used an Amazon-purchased diamond sharpener. It was a huge success. As a result, I'm going to donate this KYOKU to Goodwill.
The bread knife made of Kyoku Damascus steel is a work of art. The blade is much thicker and sharper than our Henckels bread knife, and it slices through soft bread without crushing it. This is an excellent blade.
The Damascus pattern is very elegant and pleasing to the eye. When you hold the handle, it feels natural and ergonomic. Excellent work. I'm considering adding more knives from this brand to my collection.
The build quality is outstanding, and it has a substantial weight to it. It has the feel of a high-end bread knife: it's solid, stable in the hands, and it slices through my Covid sourdough like butter!.
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