{"product_id":"8-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-bread-abalone","title":"Nami Bread Knife 8″ — Damascus Steel with Abalone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrusty on the outside, soft within — this 8-inch Damascus Japanese-style knife is built to get through both without a fight. 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","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/8-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-bread-abalone","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}