Tojiro Zen Bread Knife 240mm Japanese Handle F-1559The Tojiro Zen Bread Knife 240mm is a serrated slicing tool in MV Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel, best fit for users who slice sourdoughs and baguettes with thick crusts daily. This double bevel profile features a 240mm edge length and narrow blade geometry that provides maximum cutting length while minimising friction during sawing motions. The serrated edge maintains cutting ability through repetitive use on hard crusts where non serrated

Senko is forged to be even thinner and more aggressive

312 mm  Tip to Heel Length

Despite the stainless exterior

Sharpening this steel requires attention due to its hardness

behaving similarly to carbon steel regarding sharpening response and edge acuity while offering greater corrosion resistance than high-carbon alternatives

This wide bevel construction is thin behind the edge and pairs with an octagonal ebony handle that offers a tapered geometric grip

Sanmai stainless Damascus construction ensures the blade remains fully stainless and suitable for household care without reactive maintenance requirements

The primary bevels utilise a convex grind designed to split food and reduce sticking during preparation tasks

spine thickness of 4

The octagonal Black Chacate handle offers a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns

VG1 stainless core with stainless cladding HRC 58-59

Hasegawa is the leading rubber cutting board manufacturer in Japan