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Blade Length
10"
Steel Type
AUS Stainless SteelCompare →
Handle
Mkuruti Wood
Knife Type
Bread KnifeCompare →
Best For
Bread, Crusty Artisan Loaves, Soft Brioche
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Rumoi 10" Japanese Bread Knife パン切りナイフ
The Rumoi 10" Japanese Bread Knife blends traditional craftsmanship with modern steel technology to create a tool of exceptional sharpness and lasting beauty. Designed for the discerning chef or passionate home baker, it slices through everything from crusty artisan loaves to soft brioche with precision and ease.
Premium AUS Stainless Steel
Forged from high-grade AUS stainless steel, the blade offers superb hardness and edge retention for long-term performance. The finely serrated edge glides cleanly through bread without crushing the crumb, while the hammered finish helps reduce drag and keeps each cut smooth.
Mkuruti Wood Handle
The handle is crafted from richly grained Mkuruti wood, prized for its warm tones and natural strength. Its octagonal shape is carefully balanced for a secure, comfortable grip, giving you control and confidence even during long baking sessions.
Effortless Performance and Elegant Design
Perfect weight distribution and professional serration make every slice feel effortless, whether you are preparing breakfast toast or serving guests at a special gathering. The hammered steel pattern catches the light and adds a striking visual touch, turning a practical tool into a centerpiece of your kitchen.
A Gift of Lasting Craftsmanship
The Rumoi 10" Japanese Bread Knife is both a reliable everyday performer and a showcase of fine artistry. Beautifully crafted and built to endure, it makes an ideal gift for anyone who values quality, style and the pleasure of exceptional baking tools.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Ok so I'd been using a cheap Tesco bread knife for years and it was mashing my homemade loaves. This one is a massive upgrade. The serrations are really fine and it cuts through even the crustiest rye bread like butter. Blade is a good length at 10 inches, fits my hand nicely. Only had it two weeks but used it daily for toast and sandwiches. Delivery was quick as well.
Got this for my husband who bakes sourdough every weekend. He's been using it for a month now and reckons it slices through the crust without squashing the loaf at all. Proper sharp, lovely handle. Came well packaged too.
Got this for slicing my homemade sourdough and honestly it glides through without tearing the crust to bits. My old bread knife used to squash the loaf before it cut, this one's a different league. Handle feels proper and the length is spot on for big loaves. Came next day too which was a bonus.
Bought as a birthday present for my husband who bakes a lot. He's used it every day for a week and keeps going on about how sharp it is. The serrations are really fine so you get a clean cut even on soft white bread. Not too heavy either. Packaging was nice but not over the top.
Bought this to replace a cheap bread knife from Tesco and the difference is night and day. The 10 inch blade goes through a proper crusty sourdough without flattening the loaf, which was exactly the problem I had before. Serrations are seriously sharp and the handle feels comfortable enough. Used it daily for the last couple weeks and its held up really well. Delivery was quick too.
Got this for my husband who bakes sourdough every weekend. Honestly cant believe how clean it cuts through a proper crusty loaf without squashing it, the serrations just glide through. Blade is sharp and the 10 inch length is spot on for big boules. Came really well packaged too. Way better than the old Victorinox we had.
Really good bread knife, cuts through my homemade wholemeal without tearing it to bits. Handle took a bit of getting used to, feels a bit blocky compared to my old one but it's growing on me. Wish they did a slightly longer version for big rye loaves but overall very happy with it.
Cuts through crusty sourdough really clean, doesn’t squish the loaf at all which was my main worry. Blade is proper sharp and the serrations glide through without tearing. Only thing I’m not sure about is the handle – its a bit slim for my hands and feels a touch light, almost like the balance is off? Might just be personal preference cos my husband loves it. Would be spot on if they did a slightly chunkier handle option but still a solid bread knife for the price.
Got this for slicing through proper crusty loaves and it does a cracking job, no squashing the bread at all. The blade's a decent length and glides through sourdough like butter. Only little niggle is I wish the handle was shaped a bit more for me hand, its comfy enough but after a few loaves I notice it a bit. Still, for the price its a solid bit of kit.
Got this for my wife whos the baker in the family and she loves it. Makes neat slices on our homemade crusty loaves without tearing. I do wish the blade was offset a bit more, knuckles sometimes hit the board. Still a solid knife for the price.
