Buy one of these stellar Japanese high carbon stainless steel knife blade blanks and customize it with a handle of your own making. Crafted from Japanese high carbon stainless steel (HRC 54 -56), the bread knife features a granton edge (non-stick scallops) to help release thin slices and sticky food. Designed for a perfect balance and ideal weight, you will love the way it feels and performs. Blade length is 9-1/2", with an overall length of 14-5/8".