Hocho Tadafusa “European Style”, has both a serrated edge and sharp blade, this knife slices through soft or crusty bread with incredible ease.

This bread knife is unique in that it has a small serrated area at the tip for establishing the cut and the rest of the blade is un-serrated. Fantastic for soft or crusty bread and sashimi.

This range has heat treated semi-charcoaled chestnut wood handles for moisture and bacteria resistance.

• Made in Japan
  
• Stainless Steel (blade) / SLD Steel (edge) / Chestnut (handle)
  
• L 37 cm (Blade Length - 24 cm)
  
• 125 g
  
• Limited 12 month manufacturers warranty

A decade ago Tadafusa engaged a renowned female industrial designer, Fumie Shibata, to design a European style range for the western market. Hand-forged, this range is offered in triple-layered blades of rust-resistant SLD steel (HRC of 60) and clad with soft stainless steel. This range has heat-treated sem-charcoaled chestnut handles for moisture and bacteria resistance. This core steel offers a sharp blade which holds its edge protected from rust and more easily maintained by the outer layer of stainless steel.

Care:
Always wash your knife by hand in warm soapy water, dry it and put it away safely. Storage in a wooden knife block is recommended.
It is a good idea to wipe them clean, dry blade edge with food-grade oil every now and then to protect it from rust
Never put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it wet for too long
Only use a sharpening stone, not a steel to sharpen your knife. Steels re-align a blade but the most precise sharpening is done with a stone.