Japanese Bread Knives

In Japan, the execution of each gesture in the kitchen is intended to be precise and fast. To achieve this, the Japanese chef has the knife adapted to each ingredient to be cut. The pankiri or Japanese bread knife has a long serrated steel blade to cut the crust and the crumb without damaging them. Thanks to the Damascus steel of the blade and an ergonomic handle, Japanese bread knives from Maison Damas provide you with a remarkable cutting experience. Discover our range!

Why use a Japanese bread knife?

Bread is a common food that is too often trivialized in the kitchen. However, on a table or in a preparation, it is one of those details that are essential to the success of a cooked meal. The Japanese bread knife is a valuable aid to the chef or the cooking enthusiast.

The Japanese bread knife: the absolute reference for slicing bread

Japanese bread knives allow you to slice and cut bread without tearing the crust or crushing the crumb. The blade of the Japanese bread knife is finely serrated. This allows the teeth on the cutting edge to grip the hard surface of the bread and then gently penetrate and slice the crumb. The movement is intended to be fluid and requires no force or pressure. The structure and appearance of the bread are thus preserved. You get thin and perfect slices of bread.

The Japanese bread knife has a blade length often between 15 and 20 cm. Its use is suitable for any type of bread: baguette, sandwich bread, wholemeal bread or country bread. In Japan, tradition has designated pankiri for cutting bread exclusively. In our Western cuisine, you can also use the Japanese bread knife to slice and cut ingredients with a hard surface. Melon, braised meat crust or even pastry cake, the Japanese bread knife becomes versatile in your kitchen.

The high-end bread knife models from Maison Damas

The manufacture of Japanese bread knives by Maison Damas is part of a centuries-old tradition in Japan: efficient knives with an elegant design. To achieve an exceptional level of sharpness, Maison Damas manufactures the blade of the Japanese bread knife with several layers of Damascus steel. The hardness index obtained (60 to 62 HRC according to the Rockwell scale) meets the highest standards of professional knives.

With Maison Damas, you are assured of the quality of your blade. In our range, choose your Japanese bread knife according to its design. Characteristic patterns of Damascus steel embellish the blade. Waves, waves, but also fine hammering of Damascus steel: the blade of each Japanese bread knife is unique. The handle also benefits from a neat design that enhances your knife. Handle in olive wood, metal, natural stone or mother-of-pearl: choose the pankiri that suits you.

How to choose a quality Japanese bread knife?

Faced with a growing offer of Japanese bread knives , your choice can be difficult. Price can be a selection criterion. But, in this case, you will have to be satisfied with an industrially manufactured knife. Pay attention to quality and longevity! To cut bread cleanly, you must take into account the efficiency and hardness of the blade.

The blade of Japanese bread knives is made from either carbon steel or stainless steel. The best sharpness is obtained with carbon steel. The stainless steel present in the steel helps protect the blade from corrosion. In a bread knife blade, Maison Damas combines 45 to 67 layers of Damascus carbon steel with a VG10 stainless steel core. Efficiency and durability!

The quality of the handle is also a determining factor. Indeed, a good grip on the Japanese bread knife allows you to enjoy all its advantages. An ergonomic handle contributes to the fluid movement of the blade. Without pressure and without danger. Also think about the design of the handle of your Japanese bread knife. It is a tool that must accompany you for many years.

Maison Damas, the reference for Japanese knife lovers

From the chef to the passionate amateur, Maison Damas benefits from informed opinions on the quality of its Japanese bread knives . Our customers praise the sharpness of the cut, its speed and its precision. The refined design of our knives reinforces this shower of stars. With Maison Damas, you benefit from a high-quality Japanese bread knife for your pleasure and that of your guests.

We hope that our three-part payment terms and free delivery from 60 euros will make your order at Maison Damas easier. You can order our Japanese bread knives individually or as a set. You can also combine your purchase with the order of a Santoku knife or a chef's knife.