{"product_id":"tomita-hamono-bread-knife","title":"Tomita Hamono bread knife","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomita Hamono Nisaku Namiba Bread Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are few things more satisfying than a beautifully baked loaf of bread — and few things more frustrating than crushing it with the wrong knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomita Hamono in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Nisaku Namiba Bread Knife takes an everyday kitchen essential and gives it a distinctly Japanese approach to cutting performance. Lightweight, remarkably effective, and beautifully simple, this is a bread knife designed not only to break through a hard crust, but to preserve the delicate crumb underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Different Approach to the Serrated Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat truly sets the Nisaku Namiba apart is its distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewave-shaped serration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional serrated knives often perform their strongest cutting action primarily in one direction. Tomita Hamono approached the problem differently, developing a unique wave edge designed to cut effectively during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth the push and pull portions of the slicing stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin each repeating wave of the edge are cutting surfaces positioned to engage the food as the knife moves forward and backward. The result is an exceptionally smooth sawing action that requires less downward pressure, helping the knife pass through a crisp exterior without unnecessarily compressing the soft interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping this geometry wasn't simply a matter of reshaping a conventional bread knife. More than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 prototypes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were reportedly produced as Tomita experimented with different edge shapes before arriving at the final design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a deceptively simple-looking knife with a tremendous amount of thought behind its edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for More Than Bread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a crusty artisan sourdough to a delicate loaf fresh from the oven, the Namiba is designed to produce clean slices while minimizing crushing and excessive crumbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts usefulness doesn't stop at bread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a thin blade and specialized wave edge also makes it exceptionally useful for foods that are notoriously awkward to cut cleanly, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaguettes and sourdough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft sandwich bread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastries and cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandwiches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorimaki and sushi rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere a conventional edge may slip across a tomato skin or compress a delicate roll before cutting through it, the Namiba's serrations quickly establish a cut and allow the blade to continue through with minimal pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420J2 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is constructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420J2 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chosen here for qualities that make excellent sense in a bread knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than pursuing extreme hardness, Tomita uses a comparatively tough, forgiving and highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel. For a long, thin serrated blade that repeatedly encounters hard bread crusts, that durability is particularly valuable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emigaki finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the knife a clean, understated appearance, while the stainless construction makes everyday maintenance exceptionally easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a knife intended to be reached for constantly rather than treated delicately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, Thin \u0026amp; Purposeful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the first things you'll notice when picking up the Nisaku Namiba is just how light it feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin blade moves through food with very little resistance, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoffset wooden handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e raises the hand away from the cutting board, providing additional knuckle clearance and making long slicing strokes considerably more comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is nothing unnecessary here. The thin blade, light construction, raised handle and specialized serrations all serve the same purpose: allowing the knife to slice cleanly with as little effort and downward pressure as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Tsubame-Sanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomita Hamono is based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan's most celebrated metalworking regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company produces its cutting tools under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNisaku (仁作)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name, combining the manufacturing knowledge of the region with practical, problem-solving design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Namiba is a wonderful example of that philosophy. Rather than simply making another serrated knife, Tomita reconsidered how the serration itself should work — creating a specialized edge that transforms one of the most familiar tools in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tomita Hamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nisaku (仁作)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bread Knife \/ Pankiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 420J2 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Monosteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tomita Namiba Wave Serration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Migaki \/ Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis item is made in Japan with attention to details. It will be shipped from Japan. Depending on the country where this is shipped to, you may be charged for import tax which is not under our control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e== Shipping cost ==\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping cost is calculated after you add product(s) to the shipping cart and when you checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe currently have special volume discount from FedEx and you will be able to choose which shipping option based on price and delivery schedule. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e== Global shipment ==\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe ship globally. However this is controlled by Japanese government and FedEx shipping policy.  There are some countries we are prohibited to ship and we are sorry but this is not under our control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e== Signature required ==\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAny shipment with the value over USD150 will be shipped with “signature required” option with FedEx.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e== Product return ==\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe only accept products returns with original packaging that is not open and no damage to the product.  Please  pay shipping on your own back to our Tokyo warehouse. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e== Shipment schedule ==\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll our products are shipped directly from our Tokyo warehouse.  Any orders received before 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped during the same day.  Any orders received after 12pm Monday to Friday (Japan time) will be shipped on the next business day.  We do not ship on the weekend (Saturday \u0026amp; Sunday) Japan time. 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