Samura Reptile Bread Knife 235 mm, with Engraving

This is the engraved version of the Samura Reptile bread knife. Its 235 mm blade has a serrated edge for bread, from crusty baguettes to soft sandwich bread, and you can also use it for fruit and vegetables. The blade is AUS-10 stainless steel and the ribbed handle is stainless steel.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-10 stainless steel and hardened to 59–61 HRC. Steel at this hardness holds its edge well, so you need to sharpen less often. AUS-10 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel; washing and drying the knife promptly helps keep it in good condition.

The serrated edge has evenly spaced, evenly sized serrations, designed to cut smoothly and precisely through a crisp crust and the soft crumb beneath without tearing the bread. The blade is 235 mm long and 37 mm high, with a satin finish.

Handle and balance

The handle is silver stainless steel with the ribbed profile of the Reptile series. Because the series is designed around an ultra-light weight, the knife sits comfortably in your hand, whether you are slicing a single roll or a whole loaf. It weighs 143 g net and measures 380 mm overall.

Best uses

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

Care and sharpening

Before the first use, rinse the knife in hot water and wipe it dry. Afterwards, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Use wooden or plastic cutting boards, never glass, leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade, and store the knife in a brush block or knife holder so the blade does not touch metal items. Hone it on a rod between sharpenings and sharpen it on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Reptile series

The Reptile series is inspired by the Mesozoic era, when giant reptiles roamed the Earth, and blends heritage with contemporary design. Reptile knives combine AUS-10 stainless steel blades with ribbed stainless steel handles and, like every SAMURA knife, come with a 2-year warranty.