Japanese Bread Knives

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

Why use a Japanese bread knife?

Bread is a common foodstuff, too often trivialized in the kitchen. And yet, on a table or in a preparation, it is one of those details essential to the success of a cooked meal. The Japanese bread knife is an invaluable aid to the chef or cooking enthusiast.

The Japanese bread knife: the absolute reference for slicing bread

Japanese bread knives enable bread to be sliced and cut without tearing the crust or crushing the crumb. The blade of a Japanese bread knife is finely serrated. The teeth of the cutting edge grip the hard surface of the bread, then penetrate and gently slice the crumb. The movement is fluid, requiring neither force nor pressure. The structure and appearance of the bread are preserved. The result is perfect, thin slices of bread.

Japanese bread knives often have a blade length of between 15 and 20 cm. It can be used for all types of bread: baguette, sandwich, wholemeal or farmhouse loaves. In Japan, the pankiri is traditionally used exclusively for cutting bread. 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 pastry cake, the Japanese bread knife becomes a versatile tool in your kitchen.

Top-of-the-range bread knife models from Maison Damas

The manufacture of Japanese bread knives by Maison Damas continues a centuries-old Japanese tradition: efficient knives with an elegant design. To achieve exceptional sharpness, Maison Damas uses several layers of Damascus steel for the blade. The resulting hardness index (60 to 62 HRC according to the Rockwell scale) meets the highest standards of professional knives.

With Maison Damas, you can be sure of the quality of your blade. From our range, choose your Japanese bread knife according to its design. Characteristic Damascus steel patterns embellish the blade. Waves and ripples, but also the fine hammering of Damascus steel: the blade of every Japanese bread knife is unique. The handle also benefits from a meticulous design that enhances the value of your knife. Olive wood, metal, natural stone or mother-of-pearl handles: choose the pankiri that's right for you.

How to choose a quality Japanese bread knife?

Faced with a growing range of Japanese bread knives, your choice can be difficult. Price may be a factor. But in that case, you'll have to be satisfied with an industrially manufactured knife. Pay attention to quality and durability! To cut bread cleanly, you need to consider the efficiency and hardness of the blade.

Japanese bread knife blades are made from either carbon steel or stainless steel. The best cutting edge is obtained with carbon steel. Stainless 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 core of VG10 stainless steel. Efficiency and durability!

The quality of the handle is also a determining factor. A good grip on a Japanese bread knife allows you to benefit from all its advantages. An ergonomic handle contributes to the fluid movement of the blade. Pressure-free and safe. Also consider the design of your Japanese bread knife's handle. It's a tool that should be with you for many years to come.

Maison Damasthe benchmark for Japanese knife lovers

From chefs to passionate amateurs, Maison Damas benefits from expert advice on the quality of its Japanese bread knives. Our customers rave about the sharpness of the cut, its speed and 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'd like our three-installment payment terms and free delivery from 60 euros to make ordering from Maison Damas as easy as possible. You can order our Japanese bread knives on their own or as a set. You can also combine your purchase with a Santoku or chef's knife.