Kai bread knife (23 cm) DM-0705

KAI Shun bread knife 23 cm – precision meets design

The KAI Shun bread knife DM-0705 combines Japanese craftsmanship with modern technology. With its unique, innovative serrated edge, it ensures flawless cuts through bread, rolls, pastries, as well as fruit and vegetables – without tearing or unnecessary crumbs. Ideal for ambitious home cooks and professionals alike.

Product details

• Blade length: 23 cm
• Blade height: 3 cm
• Blade thickness: 2 mm
• Handle length: 12 cm
• Blade material: 32-layer Damascus steel with VG MAX core
• Blade hardness: 61±1 HRC
• Handle: High-quality, laminated Pakka wood (black-brown)
• Cut: One-sided for right-handers

Special features

• Innovative serrated edge: Waves slope outwards from the center – for smooth, splinter-free cutting
• VG MAX core steel: Extremely hard, corrosion-resistant, durable & permanently sharp
• Handcrafted honing: Each blade is manually sharpened to the highest level
• Unique design: Elegant Damascus grain meets ergonomic wooden handle
• Versatile: Ideal for large fruits, vegetables or sandwiches

Care instructions

• Rinse with hot water after use, mild detergent optional
• Dry thoroughly with a soft cotton cloth
• Do not clean in the dishwasher!
• Occasionally treat the handle with vegetable oil (e.g. linseed oil or coconut oil)
• Store away from other metal parts – ideally in a knife block or blade protector

Why the KAI Shun bread knife?

With the KAI Shun DM-0705, you not only hold a powerful cutting tool in your hands, but also a piece of Japanese forging tradition. The combination of Damascus steel, serrated edge, and high-quality craftsmanship makes this bread knife an indispensable kitchen highlight—precise, durable, and visually impressive.

A knife that makes every slice of bread a pleasure – perfectly shaped, functional, fascinating.