TOJIRO Classic Bread Knife / 21.5cm

A Japanese bread knife with a long, serrated blade and ergonomic handle.

—DETAILS— Since 1953, TOJIRO has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won them multiple international design awards. The TOJIRO Classic range features stamped blades with a core of hard VG10 steel (581 on the Rockwell Scale), clad with softer stainless steel. This single-sided serrated blade is thinner and more flexible than more traditional forged blades. The riveted Western-style handle, made from ultra-durable resin composite, is ergonomic for a comfortable grip. The knifes full-tang construction enhances blade-to-handle balance and sturdiness. It is built to withstand many years of regular use in home and restaurant kitchens. This bread knife has a sharply angled 21.5cm serrated blade that slices loaves neatly, without squishing or tearing.

As with all Japanese knives, they must be used with care make sure to avoid tough impact with bones and frozen food. Serratedbread knivescannot be sharpened. For more on Japanese knife care, read our guide here.

—BENEFITS— ‘The blade shape means that the wrist is slightly elevated from the counter when cutting bread, which makes the cutting motion more comfortable and natural.’