{"product_id":"sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-small-knife-duo","title":"Sous Chef ARC Edge Damascus Steel Bread Knife \u0026 Bunka Duo","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Sous Chef ARC Edge Bread Knife and Bunka Duo: two very different blades that fill two particularly useful gaps in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 15cm Bunka is an agile everyday knife for chopping, slicing, scoring and trimming. The long 25.5cm Bread Knife uses a smooth sawing motion to cut through crusty loaves and cakes without crushing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-bunka-knife\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15cm Bunka Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e a compact everyday knife that can handle both rocking and up-and-down chopping, with an angled tip for precise work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-bread-knife\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25.5cm Bread Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e a long serrated blade for sourdough, baguettes, brioche, focaccia and cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly useful pair if you already own a good Chef’s Knife and want to expand your collection. It also makes an excellent starter set for someone who prefers a shorter everyday blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBought as a duo, the knives cost £150 rather than £188 separately, saving £38.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-bureau-of-taste\/which-arc-edge-knife-is-right-for-you\"\u003eUncertain which ARC Edge knife to choose? Read our buyer's guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes ARC Edge such a brilliant knife range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowdered steel cores\u003c\/strong\u003e hold remarkably sharp edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e73-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e outer layers give the blades strength and their distinctive rippling pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully balanced pakkawood handles\u003c\/strong\u003e feel comfortable and controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved bolsters\u003c\/strong\u003e sit smoothly against your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful, carefully chosen blade shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a large set of knives you rarely reach for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSharp, strong and beautiful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel is an alloy, primarily made from iron and carbon, and its performance depends on how those elements are combined. Powdering the steel allows them to be blended extremely evenly, creating a blade that is strong and capable of holding a very fine edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve surrounded each powdered steel core with 73 layers of Damascus steel. The rippling pattern makes these knives beautiful enough to display, while the two distinct shapes give each one a clear job in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoy guaranteed – no-question returns within 30 days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying knives without holding them first can feel like a leap of faith. So if you use them and decide they aren’t for you, you’re welcome to return them within 30 days of purchase. No awkward conversations. Just a straightforward refund. Joy guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for your knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandwash both knives in warm, soapy water with a soft sponge, then dry them straight away. Store carefully to protect their edges. Not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Bunka can no longer cut easily through the skin of a tomato, sharpen it using the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-combination-whetstone-set\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eARC Edge Combination Whetstone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The serrated Bread Knife should not be sharpened on a flat whetstone; its individual serrations require a suitable specialist tool or professional sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE 20%: Buy this ARC Edge Knife Duo and unlock 20% off the matching ARC Edge Combination Whetstone. Simply add both products to your basket and the discount will be applied automatically.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Sous Chef ARC Edge Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, we’ve stocked some exceptional knives from makers around the world. Blades with real heritage behind them. Knives we were proud to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we found ourselves wondering: if we created our own knives, shaped by everything we’ve learned through decades of buying, testing and cooking, what would people actually want from them? So we asked our customers. Their answers were thoughtful and remarkably consistent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou didn’t want to be forced into buying a large set when all you needed was one or two great knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou wanted useful blade shapes: the knives you would genuinely reach for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd you were clear about price. Under £100 per knife. Properly affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC Edge range now includes four useful shapes: a Chef’s Knife, Santoku, Bunka and Bread Knife. Choose them individually or combine the blades that best suit the way you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause we work directly with the maker, we can offer these superb-quality knives at a fabulous price. Compared with well-known knives of a similar quality, you save up to 45%.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the right set for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this duo if you prefer a compact everyday knife, already own a Chef’s Knife, or want to add the two newest blade shapes to your ARC Edge collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building a complete knife collection from scratch, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-knife-trio\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eARC Edge Chef’s, Bunka and Bread Knife Trio\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer two larger everyday blades and want a choice of chopping styles, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-knife-duo\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eARC Edge Chef’s Knife and Santoku Duo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous Chef Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41361648582714,"sku":"XZ0008","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0111\/1729\/7722\/files\/KnifeDuo_BreakknifeBunka.jpg?v=1788772086","url":"https:\/\/www.souschef.co.uk\/products\/sous-chef-arc-edge-damascus-steel-small-knife-duo","provider":"Sous Chef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}