{"product_id":"messermeister-kawashima-9-inch-bread-knife","title":"Messermeister Kawashima 9 Inch Bread Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKawashima 9\" Serrated Bread Knife for Crusty Loaves, Soft Breads and Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped serrated edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped teeth bite through hard crusts without crushing the soft crumb inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong 9\" blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75\" wide with a 2 mm spine for clearance across wide loaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSan Mai AUS10 steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Seki, Japan and rated 64 HRC, with a satin\/blasted finish and flat grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Pakkawood handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm walnut-toned Pakkawood handle that Messermeister lists as ambidextrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKawashima 9 Inch Bread Knife Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Kawashima 9\" Bread Knife cuts through crackly crusts without squashing the bread underneath. Its scalloped serrated edge grips the crust and saws cleanly through sourdough, baguettes and brioche, and it is just as useful on ripe tomatoes and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the rest of the Kawashima line, this knife uses San Mai AUS10 steel rather than SG2. It is handcrafted in Seki, Japan, rated 64 HRC with a flat grind and satin\/blasted finish, and fitted with a walnut Pakkawood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses for the Kawashima 9\" Bread Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing crusty sourdough and baguettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft breads like brioche and sandwich loaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe tomatoes with delicate skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting large sandwiches cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade clean right after cutting acidic or salty foods such as tomatoes, citrus and vinegar-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister covers its knives with the Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Report a manufacturing defect to Messermeister within 10 days of receipt and before first use. Knives bought from an authorized dealer must be registered with Messermeister within 10 days of purchase to activate coverage, and the warranty is non-transferable. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, improper care or storage, or product modifications. After first use, contact Messermeister about bent tips, wood handle damage, rust or dull blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister was founded in 1981 by Bernd and Debra Dressler and moved its headquarters to Ojai, California in 1986. The name means “knife master” in German. Today the family company is women-owned and run by second-generation sisters Chelcea and Kirsten Dressler, who design in California and manufacture in Germany, Portugal, Italy, Japan and Asia. Messermeister introduced polished 15-degree edges on German-style knives in 1992 and has supplied Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools. Kawashima knives are handcrafted in Seki, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMessermeister Kawashima 9 Inch Bread Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eKawashima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eKE-09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eSan Mai AUS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e64 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e9 in (229 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e1.75 in (45 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e4.75 in (121 mm), including bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e13.75 in (349 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eSerrated, Scalloped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eGrind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eFlat Grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSharpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eWater Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eSatin\/Blasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eWalnut Pakkawood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandedness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eDishwasher Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eNo, hand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Messermeister","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68032220365109,"sku":"KE-09","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-kawashima-bread-knife.jpg?v=1793742041","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-kawashima-9-inch-bread-knife","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}