The 9" Kai Shun Nagare Bread Knife is one of the kitchen knives from the stunning Shun Nagare collection. The Shun Nagare Series boasts sophisticated design, high-quality and unique materials, and a technically complex production process, placing this series of knives among the pinnacle of the luxury class. The beautiful blade of the Shun Nagare knives are made from the combination of two types of steel with different properties using an innovative forging process. A type of dual-core blade, with a hardness of 61 HRC, the combination of flexible and robust VG 2 steel and an especially hard VG 10 steel results in particularly long-lasting edge retention, and excellent sharpness. The 72 layers result in a stunning radial pattern in the Damascus that extends completely to the blade's edge. With its soft, rounded lines, the ergonomically shaped handle fits the hand perfectly. The forged tang in the handle lends the knife a robust stability and provides an optimum counterweight to the blade. The riveted handle, which is fashioned from mottled grey-black pakkawood, is waterproof and especially robust.