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GanskiRules
October 20, 2023
Really sharp, nice looking knife.
Do you really need a Damascus steel bread knife? Probably not but it looks really cool while on display and works better than you could hope.I got this to replace an older farberware bread knife that I'd used for years but I'd started finding it just a little bit too short to go through things like roasts. It just wasn't long enough to go through something like a prime rim in one pass if that makes sense. I was having to pretty much saw my way through stuff and I was ending up with slices of uneven thickness. The extra couple of inches might not seem like a lot if you've never run into this issue but it makes portioning out roasts a much easier process, and it goes through them like warm butter.The wavy effect from the hammered layers isn't as pronounces as it is on other damascus knives I own. You kinda have to be looking for it or you might mistake it at a glance for a regular stainless steel blade. That's not a bad thing necessarily but you're not just looking for a sharp, durable knife, you're looking for the look of the damascus steel - or at least I was - and I just feel like it could be a little more pronounced. It's not the end of the world of course because the knife is nice and sharp. Hopefully it holds it's edge for years to come.
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Sharp, sturdy, good balance
I needed a new bread/serrated knife, and this one does the job very well. It went through a difficult to cut sourdough loaf without issue, and it did not crush the bread while cutting. It is well made, the balance is as expected, and the handle is comfortable. This will be my new go-to serrated blade.
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Angeleyes
September 25, 2023
Beautifulll Damascas Patterned knife
This knife comes in a very nice sturdy presentation box that would be a perfect gift for a wedding or that special somebody that likes Knives. This is on par with Zwilling German Knives and Whusthof price wise but excels in all other areas. The X-7 has a harder Rockwell at a claimed 61 which makes the knife retain its sharpness longer. It is similar to VG10 but not as brittle. Serrated knives are pretty much impossible to sharpen back to factory sharpness so a professional knife sharpening service should be used if you get to that point. My Germán bread knives have not been sharpened in 5-8 years and still cut decent. They never had that wow factor brand new. This knife cuts better out of the box and has allot more eye appeal. It can be used for bread, roast slicing and any other things you would need a larger serrated knife for like fruit. Comes with a sheath which is convenient for use when putting it in a drawer, traveling, or using this at work if you are in the food prep industry. And this price point I would recommend this over a Wusthof or Zwilling knife most defenitaly. And like all good knives these are hand wash only but are stainless due to the amount of chromium and some other elements that make it stain Resistant.
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Azriel-Goddess
September 11, 2023
Phenomenal!
This Cangshan YARI Series 501226 X-7 Damascus Steel 9-inch Bread Knife with Sheath was gorgeous, absolutely beautiful. I can chop and get everything done 10 times faster with such an amazing Damascus steel knife like this. It came supremely wrapped and perfectly set up so we could use it right out of its wrapping case and everything was sharp and just beautiful and pristine on it. We cut our meats very well as well as our bread slice so thin that I've never seen it be that crispy after we toasted it. Definitely enjoyed the energy and the resources put into making such a magnificent piece of art with this Damascus steel. We truly are enjoying it very much and it's something we want to gift for the holidays as well. Thank you so much.
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John Glenn
September 15, 2023
Beautiful, sharp, and great sheath!
This is the first Damascus steel knife I've owned, and the nicest knife I have ever had. It's a true beauty and work of art to behold, I feel bad to use it it's so nice. The entire knife exudes fine craftsmanship in every detail. The handle is finely finished, very smooth, and the inlay is beautiful. The blade is very polished, with a very sharp edge as expected. The weight of the knife is heavy enough to show its quality but not burdensome. It is well balanced to cut with. The sheath is also very nice, it is a tough plastic and fits the blade securely. The bade is made of X7 steel, which is a costly, very hard alloy that can take a very sharp edge. Overall, if you are interested in a very fine cutting instrument, I would get this. I give it an excellent rating.
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Simply Stunning
Like many, I started baking bread more during the pandemic. My bread knife was atrocious. This elevates my bread game to a whole new level. Even the crustiest breads are sliced through like butter. This is just an absolutely beautiful knife. And then to see that Thomas Keller is a brand ambassador… Slam dunk! The detail in the handle is so cool and the included knife cover is made of wood. The handle is very comfortable and the weight is perfectly balanced. Super, super sharp right out of the box. You cannot go wrong with this one. If will be one of your most loved pieces of kitchen equipment for life.
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Phoenix
September 22, 2023
Great Bread Knife
When it comes to kitchen knives, I do prefer Damascus steel. This bread knife is great. We make a lot of breads in this house and I thought my other bread knife was fine. Then I used this and it is SO much nicer. It has good weight and balance. Cuts right through the bread without a problem (no squishing of the bread). If you frequently bake your own bread loaves at home like we do, I would highly recommend this.
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