Arcastral
Pankiri Bread Knife (8") - Sumi
- Premium Japanese-style steel built to last
- Razor-sharp edge for effortless cuts
- Free worldwide shipping (10–14 days)
Description
The Pankiri Bread Knife (8") from the Sumi line is a serrated bread knife that glides through crust without crushing the crumb.Forged from high-carbon stainless steel at 60±2 HRC, finished with a Damascus-style pattern and honed to a razor 15° edge, then set into an ergonomic pakkawood handle for balance and control. Rust-resistant and built to hold its edge.
Product Specifications
- Blade material: High-carbon stainless steel with a hand-finished Damascus-etched pattern.
- Hardness: 60±2 HRC for long-lasting edge retention.
- Edge: Ultra-precise 15° angle per side (dual-edge) for maximum cutting accuracy.
- Handle: Ergonomic pakkawood — water-resistant and balanced for fatigue-free use.
- Durability: 100% rust-free premium steel; keeps its edge for 35,000+ strokes.
- Special feature: Non-stick hollow edge to reduce food drag.
Why choose Arcastral?
- ✅ Unmatched edge retention (60–62 HRC)
- ✅ Professional tools for mastering every culinary cut
- ✅ Superior balance and a secure, natural grip
- ✅ Crafted to last with rust-free premium materials
- ✅ Dedicated customer support
Care & Maintenance Guide
- Hand wash only: clean immediately with mild soap and dry thoroughly. Never use a dishwasher.
- Cutting boards: use wood or plastic only. Avoid glass, stone or metal surfaces.
- Storage: keep in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge.
- Maintenance: occasional sharpening and a light coat of oil keep peak performance.
Shipping information
We offer free shipping anywhere in the world — every order is packed with care and sent straight to your door from our Japan and Canada warehouses, so your blade arrives ready for the kitchen. Delivery typically takes 10–14 days.
Once your order is on its way, we send you a tracking number so you can follow it the whole way home.
Satisfaction guarantee
We want you to truly love every knife that leaves our warehouse. If yours isn't right for any reason, send it back within 45 days and we'll refund you. That's our promise.
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The collection
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Japanese-style kitchen knives
Precision you can feel
Damascus-pattern high-carbon steel, a razor 15° edge and a balanced pakkawood handle — built to be used every day and gifted with pride.
Forged, not stamped
Every blade starts as high-carbon steel, hardened to a Rockwell 60±2 and hand-finished with a flowing Damascus-style pattern — so no two knives are quite the same.
- Premium high-carbon core
- Hand-finished wave pattern
- Exceptional edge retention
A razor 15° edge
Ground to a precise 15° on both sides, the edge bites cleanly on the first pass and holds its sharpness through tens of thousands of cuts — sharp the moment you open the box.
- Cuts clean on the first pass
- Stays sharp for longer
- Effortless control
Balanced in the hand
A full-tang core runs the length of an ergonomic pakkawood handle, giving a grip that stays comfortable and in control — from the first prep to the last plate.
- Full-tang construction
- Real pakkawood handle
- Rust & corrosion resistant
The difference
Why Arcastral
The craft
Built to be used every day
Great knives disappear in the hand. Ours are designed to do exactly that — balanced, keen and quietly beautiful, whether you reach for a single blade or the complete eight-piece set. Buy once, sharpen rarely, cook for years.
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Our promise
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