What are the benefits of SG2 steel in the Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9"?

In the Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9", the blade has an SG2 steel core clad on each side with Damascus steel, creating a 161-layer construction. Clad on each side with Damascus steel. Damascus steel uses 80 alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel.

What makes the handle design unique for the Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9"?

Its handle combines dark tagayasan wood with a double chestnut shape and finger ridges on both sides for a comfortable, ambidextrous grip. Tagayasan is an extremely dense wood. This wood is traditionally used in Japan to make samurai sword handles. The end cap is made of polished Damascus steel.

What inspired the knife's design features for the Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9"?

Its design was inspired by the high-performance knives used by Japanese chefs, reflected in the collection’s focus on craftsmanship and technology.

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Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9"

$489.95

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In the Shun Fuji Bread Knife, 9", the blade has an SG2 steel core clad on each side with Damascus steel, creating a 161-layer construction.
- Clad on each side with Damascus steel.
- Damascus steel uses 80 alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel.
Its handle combines dark tagayasan wood with a double chestnut shape and finger ridges on both sides for a comfortable, ambidextrous grip.
- Tagayasan is an extremely dense wood.
- This wood is traditionally used in Japan to make samurai sword handles.
- The end cap is made of polished Damascus steel.
Its design was inspired by the high-performance knives used by Japanese chefs, reflected in the collection’s focus on craftsmanship and technology.