{"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. This 10-inch VG10 Damascus Japanese-style knife pairs a long serrated edge with a handcrafted wooden handle and matching scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Kurocho bread knife starts with a core of VG10 stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of hand-finished Damascus steel. The lamination process produces the knife's signature feather pattern — no two blades look exactly alike — while the VG10 core holds a fine, long-lasting edge through repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade's long serrated edge is purpose-built for bread: it grips the crust and saws cleanly through it, then glides through the soft crumb beneath without compressing it. At 10 inches, it's long enough to clear a full sourdough boule or tin loaf in a single, unhurried stroke, and it handles cakes and tomatoes with the same light touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval-profile wooden handle is shaped for a relaxed, secure grip during long sawing strokes, and the included wooden scabbard keeps the serrated edge protected — and your fingers safe — when the knife is stored in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel core, 67-layer Damascus steel cladding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches (25 cm)\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\u003eLong serrated edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, oval profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden scabbard\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\u003eHow should I clean and store this knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only, and dry it immediately with a towel rather than leaving it to air dry — this protects both the Damascus finish and the edge. 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. Cutting bone or frozen food can chip the edge and should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363146118,"sku":"1932077636010","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-bread-knife-10-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281925","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/10-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-bread-knife","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}