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Japanese Bread Knife – 23.5 cm – Molybdenum Vanadium Steel – Made in Tsubame, Japan

This Japanese bread knife offers an excellent balance between quality and affordability, making it an ideal first bread slicer for both home cooks and collectors of Japanese kitchen tools.

The blade is crafted from Japanese-made molybdenum vanadium stainless steel with an elegant mirror finish. This finish not only enhances the knife’s appearance but also helps reduce friction when slicing.

The serrated edge is carefully finished by skilled knife craftsmen in Tsubame, Niigata, a region internationally renowned for metalworking and blade production.

With a 23.5 cm blade length, the knife easily slices through standard loaves of bread as well as wide baguettes. It works equally well on soft freshly baked bread and crusty French bread, producing clean and smooth slices without crushing the texture.

Key Features

Blade material: Molybdenum vanadium stainless steel

Blade finish: Mirror finish for smooth cutting performance

Blade length: 23.5 cm

Edge type: Serrated edge finished by craftsmen in Tsubame, Niigata

Handle: Natural Morado wood handle with stainless steel rivets

Weight: approx. 97 g (lightweight and easy to handle)

Origin: Designed in Tsubame, Niigata by Nagao and manufactured by Kataoka Seisakusho

The lightweight design and long blade provide excellent maneuverability.
The blade shape also prevents fingers from hitting the cutting board when slicing through bread.

This knife combines Japanese craftsmanship, functional design, and elegant aesthetics, making it suitable for everyday kitchen use or as a collectible example of Japanese knife-making.

-Cancellation
Kindly note that cancellations cannot be accepted after payment has been completed.

-Storage Conditions
This item has been stored in a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight.
Please note that minor manufacturing imperfections or initial surface marks may be present. Kindly take this into consideration before placing your bid.

-Shipping
Your item will be shipped within 3 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays).
Shipping is handled by Japan Post, and delivery typically takes 10–20 days, depending on the destination.
The item will be securely packed with bubble wrap and shipped with great care.
A tracking number will be provided once the item has been dispatched.
Please note that import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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Returns or cancellations due to customs issues or refusal to accept delivery will not be accepted.

-Returns
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-Important Notice for Shipping to Italy
International deliveries to Italy may take longer than to other EU countries due to customs clearance and local postal procedures.
For Italy, EMS shipping is used, which results in a higher shipping cost.
Even when using EMS, delivery may take approximately 2–6 weeks, and in some cases up to 3–10 weeks or longer.
Please note that delays after dispatch are caused by customs and the shipping carrier and are beyond the seller’s control.
We kindly ask buyers in Italy to place a bid only if they understand and accept these conditions.

-Shipping to the United States
Due to current restrictions by Japan Post, postal services (EMS / international parcel) to the United States are limited.
As a result, shipment to the U.S. may not be possible by postal service at this time.
If you are located in the United States, please contact me before bidding.

-Shipping Notice

Due to the current situation in the Middle East and possible restrictions affecting international air routes, some shipments may experience delays.
Your parcel will be shipped promptly after payment, but delivery may take longer than usual depending on airline operations and customs processing.
Thank you very much for your understanding and patience.