Shun Sora Bread Knife - 9″

• Perfect for crusty or soft loaves of bread.
• Features "low-frequency" serrations that glide through any type of bread.
• Provides an equal amount of cutting power in either direction
• Proprietary Composite Blade Technology with VG10 San Mai Cutting Edge and 420J stainless steel upper
• Traditional Japanese Handle with PP/TPE polymer blend material
• Made in Japan, 10 Year Warranty

Shun Sora 9″ Bread Knife

Effortless Slicing for Every Loaf — Handcrafted in Japan

Whether you love a rustic, crusty sourdough 🥖 or a soft, pillowy brioche 🍞, the Shun Sora 9″ Bread Knife delivers clean, effortless slices every time. Designed for ultimate precision, this knife glides through any loaf without crushing or tearing — preserving the texture and flavor of your freshly baked bread.

What sets the Sora Bread Knife apart are its razor-sharp, low-frequency serrations. Unlike harsh sawtooth edges, these wide, smooth serrations slice cleanly through tough crusts and tender crumbs alike. ✨ Shun engineers crafted the blade for balanced cutting power on both the forward and back stroke, ensuring smooth, controlled slicing from start to finish.

⚙️ Shun Sora Series Highlights

💎 Composite Blade Technology
Shun’s proprietary Composite Blade construction combines a VG10 san mai “super steel” cutting core with a Japanese 420J stainless steel upper, optimizing performance where it matters most — at the edge.

🔩 Laser-Welded Precision Fit
Each section of the blade is laser-cut and braze-welded, forming a seamless bond that enhances strength and stability. The wavy join line mirrors the elegant hamon pattern found on traditional Japanese katana blades ⚔️.

🔪 Low-Frequency Serrations
Uniquely designed serrations provide smoother slicing motion and minimize crumbing, making every cut clean and efficient.

🖐️ Ergonomic PP/TPE Polymer Handle
Lightweight and perfectly balanced, the textured polymer handle offers a secure, slip-resistant grip for comfortable control during long kitchen sessions.

🌸 Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan
Home to Japan’s most skilled bladesmiths, Seki City is where each Shun knife is meticulously crafted through over 100 handcrafted steps, honoring centuries of Japanese cutlery tradition.

🍽️ Why You’ll Love It

✅ Ideal for crusty artisan loaves, soft rolls, and pastries
✅ Smooth, clean cuts without crushing or tearing
✅ Lightweight, balanced design for effortless use
✅ Combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern materials
✅ Backed by Shun’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

🏯 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection” — a philosophy that defines every knife crafted by the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan. For over a century, Shun artisans have fused ancient sword-making techniques with cutting-edge metallurgy to create knives that are both breathtaking and functional.

Each Shun knife undergoes more than 100 meticulous steps, resulting in cutlery that embodies sharpness, balance, and enduring beauty — true works of culinary art. 🌸

✅ Includes: 9″ Bread Knife | ⚙️ VG10 Core + 420J Steel | 🌊 Composite Blade Technology | 🔪 Low-Frequency Serrations | 🖐️ Textured Polymer Handle | 🏯 Handcrafted in Japan | 💎 Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.