{"title":"For bread","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerrated Damascus edges that cut through a hard crust without crushing the crumb.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"5-piece-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-set-wooden","title":"Hinoki 5-Piece Knife Set — Damascus Steel with Scabbards","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery knife you reach for in everyday cooking, curated into one Japanese-Style Knife set — plus a sharpening steel to keep the whole collection working like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is forged from premium VG10 steel with a 67-layer Damascus pattern, finished in a striking feather pattern that makes every blade distinct. The blades are set into ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handles and supplied with solid wood scabbards, so each knife can be stored safely and travels well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is built around real kitchen workflow: a Utility knife for small precision tasks, a Santoku for all-purpose chopping and slicing, a Gyuto (the Japanese chef's knife shape) for heavier prep, and a Bread knife for loaves and delicate crusts — with the sharpening steel on hand to keep every edge performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a complete kitchen upgrade in one box: five purpose-built tools, one consistent standard of steel and finish, and the storage to keep them all protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" Utility Knife, 7\" Santoku, 8\" Gyuto (chef knife), 10\" Bread Knife, 13\" diamond sharpening steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel, 67-layer Damascus, feather pattern finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wood, with matching wooden scabbards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive pieces: a 5 inch Utility Knife, a 7 inch Santoku, an 8 inch Gyuto (chef knife), a 10 inch Bread Knife, and a 13 inch diamond sharpening steel — each with its own wooden scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each blade and dry immediately after use. 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Fine serrations grip the crust and glide through the crumb beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from a VG10 steel core, layered 67 times with high-carbon Damascus steel, giving it lasting sharpness and strength. Its serrations are engineered to bite into crust without tearing or compressing the loaf, so the slice holds its shape from rustic sourdough through to soft brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged with an 8–12° edge angle per side for smooth, controlled cutting with minimal effort, and the ergonomic Abalone handle provides the balance and stability needed for confident, controlled sawing strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCared for properly — hand washed, dried immediately, and kept away from bone and frozen food — this knife is designed to keep its edge and its good looks for years of regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine serrated edge, 8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes a serrated bread knife different?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fine serrations grip the crust and saw through it cleanly, avoiding the crushing or tearing a smooth blade can cause on soft bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean and store it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately — it isn't dishwasher safe, and prolonged moisture can affect both the blade and the Abalone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I sharpen a serrated edge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerrated edges stay sharp for a long time and are best maintained with a specialist serrated\/ceramic honing rod, or restored by a professional sharpening service rather than a standard flat whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used on frozen food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's designed for bread and similar soft-crust foods; cutting bone or frozen food can chip the fine serrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999362818438,"sku":"61877777117","price":96.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/nami-bread-knife-8-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791288253"},{"product_id":"10-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-bread-knife","title":"Hinoki Bread Knife 10″ — Damascus Steel with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlice through crusty artisan loaves and delicate pastries without tearing or crushing them. 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Store it in the included scabbard or on a knife block or magnetic rack rather than loose in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dishwasher detergents and prolonged moisture can dull the edge and damage the blade's finish and wooden handle, so this knife should always be washed by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I sharpen a serrated bread knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerrated edges hold their sharpness for a long time and are best maintained with a specialist serrated\/ceramic honing rod rather than a flat whetstone, which is designed for straight edges. If in doubt, a professional sharpening service can restore a serrated edge safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan this knife cut frozen food or bones?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's designed for bread, cakes and soft produce like tomatoes. 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Each knife is forged from VG10 Damascus steel with 67 layers, giving a hard, fine cutting edge wrapped in softer outer layers for strength and flexibility, finished in a striking feather-pattern Damascus surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is set into an ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handle, shaped for a secure grip through long prep sessions, and comes with its own solid wooden scabbard for safe, tidy storage in a drawer or knife block. 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