Yaxell Ketu SG2 9 Blade Bread Knife, Made in Japan

Key Elements In Detail

Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, using high-performance SG2 powder stainless steel - Exclusive to Japan, SG2 steel is produced through powder metallurgy, resulting in a very fine microstructure. This ensures the steel can be further hardened without losing toughness.

Heat treated and ice hardened to a high 63 Rockwell hardness rating (HRC), this knife outperforms VG10, AUS10, and other similar stainless steels in edge retention.

Featuring a stunning tsuchime ("hammered") blade finish, this knife enhances food release and is complemented by a hand-sharpened, highly polished edge. This ensures razor-sharpness right out of the box. The edge serrations are designed to stay sharp and slice smoothly, even through tough crusts and exteriors.

The handle is fully contoured from resin-infused wood fibers for comfort and durability. A stainless steel bolster provides balance, and the knife is adorned with a traditional Japanese mosaic pin and an embossed Yaxell kanji logo.

Made in Seki, Japan, with a limited lifetime warranty, this 9-inch blade, standing 1-1/4 inches high, offers an overall length of 14-3/8 inches. The knife weighs 6.7 oz. (194g) and has a 2mm spine thickness. It is recommended to hand wash only for best care.

9-inch blade, 1-1/4 inch blade height, 14-3/8 inch overall length, 6.7 oz. weight, 2mm spine thickness, handcrafted in Seki, Japan, limited lifetime warranty, hand wash only.