Samura Mo-V Stonewash Bread Knife 230 mm

The Samura Mo-V Stonewash bread knife has a 230 mm blade with a serrated edge, made for slicing bread. It takes on loaves with a firm crust as well as softer bread, and it is also useful for cutting fruit and vegetables. The dark, stonewashed AUS-8 stainless steel blade is paired with a black G-10 handle and a stainless steel bolster.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. This hardness gives the edge good staying power in everyday use. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, but it still needs care: wash and dry the knife soon after use.

The serrated edge grips the crust instead of sliding over it, so you can cut with a gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down on the loaf. That helps soft bread keep its shape as you slice, and the 230 mm blade gives you room for long, even strokes. The stonewash finish comes from stonewashing the metal with millions of small stones, which gives the blade its dark, noble look.

Handle and balance

The black G-10 handle is ergonomic, oval and moisture-resistant. A stainless steel bolster separates the blade from the handle. The knife weighs 221 g and measures 370 mm overall.

Best uses

• Slicing crusty loaves and baguettes
• Slicing soft bread
• Cutting fruit
• Cutting vegetables

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and do not leave it in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Mo-V Stonewash series

Every knife in the Mo-V Stonewash collection combines a dark stonewashed blade with a metal bolster and a moisture-resistant oval handle. Like all SAMURA knives, this bread knife comes with a 2-year warranty.