Shun Classic - Bread 9" 8" knife It's not just a rack

It's not just a rack

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The hollow-ground makes no difference in the sharpness of the blade

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Shun Classic - Bread 9" 8" knife It's not just a rackBread knives are made for just that, slicing bread. An extra long, serrated blade is the main distinguishing characteristics of a bread knife though the serration pattern may vary. Serrated blades help rip through hard crusts to help get to the bread within. Serrated knives can be re sharpened though they are tricky. However, they dull much slower than straight edge knives because only the tips of the teeth make contact with the cutting board while