Description A bread slicer knife from the Verdun (Verudan — ヴェルダン) series by Shimomura Kogyo (下村工業), one of Japan's leading kitchen knife manufacturers based in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture — Japan's foremost metalworking region with a centuries-long tradition of blade and cutlery production. Model OVD-17. Blade length 225mm. The blade is manufactured from molybdenum vanadium steel (moribuden banajiumu kō — モリブデンバナジウム鋼), an alloy prized in Japanese kitchen knife production for its excellent combination of hardness, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of resharpening. The molybdenum content enhances strength and resistance to wear, while vanadium refines the grain structure for a sharper, more durable cutting edge — delivering performance characteristics that clearly exceed standard stainless steel at this price point. The serrated blade at 225mm length provides ample reach for large loaves and delivers clean, compression-free slicing through crusty breads, baguettes, and soft sandwich loaves alike. Dishwasher safe, making it a practical choice for everyday home kitchen use. Condition note: Please refer to the photos for full condition details. Keywords Shimomura Kogyo, Verdun, bread slicer, bread knife, OVD-17, molybdenum vanadium steel, Japanese kitchen knife, dishwasher safe, Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, 225mm, serrated, Japan, kitchen tools, gift