Bread knife KAI Shun TDM-1705 — blade length 23 cm, 1 pc

The KAI Shun TDM-1705 bread knife from the Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Series combines a hard VG-MAX steel core with 32 layers of Damascus steel and a hammered Tsuchime finish to deliver a sharp, durable blade designed for professional use. The 23 cm serrated blade and medium-brown pakkawood handle with a continuous tang offer balance, stability and suitability for both left- and right-handed users. The handle is engraved with Tim Mälzer's bull's head as a distinctive detail.

Advantages

The VG-MAX steel core wrapped in 32 layers of Damascus provides a balance of hardness and flexibility, ensuring long-lasting edge retention and precision cutting. The Tsuchime hammered surface reduces sticking by creating small air pockets along the blade. The serrated 23 cm blade is lightweight for easier handling, and the symmetrical pakkawood handle with a full tang gives stability and ambidextrous comfort.

Suitable for

• Slicing crusty loaves and artisan bread
• Cutting soft breads without crushing
• Portioning filled or layered baked goods

Key specifications

• Brand: KAI Shun
• Model / MPN: KAI TDM1705
• Knife type: Bread knife (serrated)
• Blade length: 23 cm
• Blade construction: VG-MAX core with 32-layer Damascus cladding
• Finish: Tsuchime hammered upper blade, polished cutting edge
• Handle: Medium-brown grained pakkawood, symmetrical, full tang
• Number of pieces: 1
• EAN: 4901601354621

How to use

Hold the knife by the pakkawood handle with a comfortable grip and use a gentle sawing motion along the bread to let the serrated edge do the work. Apply minimal downward pressure to avoid crushing softer loaves; for very hard crusts begin with a shallow sawing action to score the crust, then increase the length of each stroke. The blade’s design helps release slices cleanly thanks to the hammered Tsuchime texture.

Usage recommendations

Hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use to preserve the Damascus finish and pakkawood handle. Store the knife in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge. Do not use the bread knife for cutting bones, frozen foods or other hard objects to avoid damaging the serrated edge.