There are far less expensive bread knives on the market.  Good bread knives too.  But very few are going to be as absolutely gorgeous as this one.

Designed by famed knife artisan, Bob Kramer, this Shun bread knife features a razor sharp nickel and stainless steel Damascus blade and a richly grained red and black Pakkawood handle. Each knife is crafted by 150 expert artisans in Japan to create this stunning piece of functional art. Slicing bread at your next dinner party will surely elicit gasps from your guests.

Bring it to the office for use as your executive letter opener and you’ll finally get the respect you deserve.  But if you’re a cubical jockey and you’re using this as a letter opener, be on the lookout for an unexpected pay raise – or possibly a short visit with human resources.

$319.95 at Sur La Table or see all the Shun Bob Kramer knives HERE.