12 best kai knife

Product description

Santoku, or three virtues is a blade style perfect for chopping, mincing and dicing vegetables. Our 6-1/2-inch Wasabi Black is the handily knife you'll turn to again and again in your kitchen. Our Wasabi line of knives are made in the traditional Japanese blade styling. Each knife features unsurpassed cutting performance due to the Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless which maintains superior edge retention. To reduce food sticking, the blades are sharpened on a single side. Although it has a traditional blade-style, it is paired with a uniquely modern handle material, polypropylene blended with bamboo powder, and impregnated with an agent for super clean food preparation.

From the Manufacturer

Santoku, or three virtues is a blade style perfect for chopping, mincing and dicing vegetables. The 6-1/2-inch Wasabi Black is the handly knife you'll turn to again and again in your kitchen. The Wasabi line of knives are made in the traditional Japanese blade styling. Each knife features unsurpassed cutting performance due to the Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless which maintains superior edge retention. Although it has a traditional blade-style, it is paired with a uniquely modern handle material, polypropylene blended with bamboo powder, and impregnated with an antibacterial agent for super clean food preparation.

• Japanese style santoku (meaning 3 virtues) knife, used for slicing, dicing and chopping
• Made with Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless steel for superior edge retention
• Embellished with the japanese character for' wasabi'
• Blades are bead-blasted to an attractive finish, handle is sturdy, clean polypropylene blend
• Hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty, made in Japan

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone else had problems with rust? I hand-washed and left this knife on a drying pad for a week, now it's got rust spots all over
Answer:	It doesn't say.
Question:	is this a forged knife
Answer:	No it is not real leather, but I can tell you I purchased for myself but I gifted to a friend who uses it constantly and it holds up very well through use so far about a year. It is a fine book cover carrier made very well.
Question:	These type of knives are usually ground for right handed cooks (single vs double bevel). Any lefties using these
Answer:	It is more of a light/medium orangish pink. It’s not a blush light pink.
Question:	Is this made in Japan or China
Answer:	There's no outside pocket.

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

Japanese Cutlery

With its traditional-style handles and razor-sharp single or double-bevel blades, Wasabi offers both elegance and performance. This beautiful series includes important Asian blade shapes as well as some of the most popular Western styles.

Hand Sharpened

High carbon, Japanese steel blades provide quality and performance. A grazed finished gives beauty with simple elegance, and enhanced corrosion resistance.

16 Degree Cutting Edge

Japanese knives are sharpened at a 16 degree cutting edge, different from most European styled knives. This angle allows for sharper, smoother cutting abilities - the Wasabi lines features knives with both double and single bevel blades.

Product description

Learning to cook can foster a love for trying new foods in children. My first knife by Kai is designed with your young chef's safety in mind. Everything about this knife has been well designed to keep little fingers safer than traditional knives. From the rounded tip and heal, the non-slip serrations, or the contoured handle that encourages the correct grip, The My first knife is a smart choice when it comes to appropriate tools for children in the kitchen. The knife has a hollow-ground feature for easy food release, and comes with a sheath for safe storage. Create lasting memories your child will cherish for years, and build a foundation for a lifetime of healthy heating habits.

• Created for young beginner chefs, the My First Knife is designed with your child's safety in mind
• Knife features a rounded tip and heel with non-slip serrations that are safer than straight-edged knives
• Handle is easy for smaller hands to hold and is contoured to encourage a correct grip
• Hollow ground blade allows for easy food release
• Made of high quality 420J2 stainless steel for strength and durability; comes with a knife sheath for safe storage

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

Color Coded with Molded Handles

Our Pure Komachi 2 knives come in a rainbow of colors and feature razor-sharp edges that cut cleanly and quickly. The molded handles are comfortable and ensure a secure grip for fast and easy food preparation. Each knife includes a color-matched sheath for safe and convenient storage.

Hand Sharpened Stainless Steel

Pure Komachi knives feature coated carbon stainless steel blades which is a colorful blade coating that is food safe. This also helps food release from the blade while resisting corrosion. Each knife is sharpened to the standard Japanese 16 degree cutting edge.

Made by Kai

Born in Seki City, Japan's famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years. Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories, and other fine products. Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process.

Product description

The Kai Luna series is not only eye-catching, but offers exciting style and performance at a value price. But value pricing does not mean sub-par quality: Kai Luna is designed and hand-crafted to give you excellent cutting performance. The high-carbon stainless steel blade has been expertly hardened for exceptional edge retention, strength, and rigidity. Each blade features a mirror Polish on the upper part and a graze finish on the lower part that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but enhances stain and corrosion resistance. The hand-sharpened edge features a razor-sharp 16 Degree cutting edge Each side. Make with high-quality steel, Luna is easily the equal of much higher-priced competitors. The line offers soft-grip overlays on the top and bottom of the handle provide a secure grip, yet offer lightweight maneuverability and reduced cutting fatigue. Each knife comes with a matching storage sheath for protecting your blades when not in use. Luna by Kai is the quality professional's demand, at a price aspiring chefs can afford.

• Blades feature high-carbon stainless steel, and are expertly hardened for exceptional edge retention
• Each blade is hand-sharpened to a razor-sharp 16-degree cutting angle, making them among the sharpest on the market
• Blade features a mirror polish on the upper part and a graze finish on the lower part that is not only Aesthetically pleasing, but enhances stain and corrosion resistance
• Handles are lightweight for maneuverability and reduce fatigue; each handle features a soft-grip overlays on the top and bottom for a secure grip
• Every Luna knife comes with a knife sheath for added protection while storing; eliminates the need for a knife block-reducing counter clutter

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the blade length from tip to heel? Thank You
Answer:	KAI Wasabi Black knives are mostly made with Daido 1K6 steel, which is "stainless" steel, but it's not high-stainless steel like 18-8 (18% Chromium, 8% Nickel). This means that in real-world use of most home cooks the knives will tarnish if not handled properly. Easiest way to avoid that is by hand-washing and wiping dry with a towel. Having said that, if your KAI Wasabi Black knives do develop some small rust spots or begin to have slightly tarnished appearance, the easiest solution to that is a simple rust eraser or high-grit sandpaper. I remove tarnish on my KAI Wasabi Black knives either using Simichrome paste or slurry from the Japanese sharpening stones that I use. Small tip - don't waste your time polishing the sides, it will only make the knives look good, but food will be more likely to stick to the blade. Just enough slurry or paste combined with elbow grease to remove the tarnished steel is all that you need.
Question:	What is the blade height
Answer:	Forged? No, not forged. But a really nice knife for the price. Good hand feel, reasonably sharp and light. I bought 4 more sizes after the first.
Question:	Are these knives made in Japan or Taiwan
Answer:	I am left handed. The single bevel grind you are referring to is what's called a "chisel-grind", and as such are designed with either right-hand specific, or left-hand specific users in mind. Only the Deba, Usuba, and Yanagiba knives from the Wasabi line are chisel-ground (right handed orientation). All of the other knives from Wasabi are made with a standard 50/50 grind and will be suitable for left-handed users like myself. Hope this helps.
Question:	what is Rockwell Hardness
Answer:	Made in Japan

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

Hammered and Grazed Finishes

Each Kai Luna knife features a hammered finish that helps food release. Our Luna products feature a unique finish on the blade - the top half with a hammered finish, and the bottom half with a grazed finish.

High Carbon Steel

Kai Luna features High-Carbon German DIN1.4116 steel that is expertly hardened to ensure long-lasting edge retention, strength, and rigidity. Each blade is hand-sharpened and finished to a 16 degree cutting edge on each side for razor sharpness.

Quality and Craft

Born in Seki City, Japan's famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation, and outstanding.

Product description

The perfect, all-around go-to knife for any task around the kitchen. The balance and size of this 8-inch Chef's Knife is just right. Get professional performance at home with Kai PRO. Kai Pro is NSF-certified for use in professional kitchens, providing home cook’s the razor-sharp edge, comfortable grip, and precision handling you’d expect within the rigors of commercial use. Kai PRO blades are made of Japanese AUS6M stainless steel, hand sharpened and finished to a 16° cutting edge on each side. The high-carbon steel offers incredible edge retention as well as corrosion resistance. Kai PRO knives are easily re-sharpened when needed. Each knife boasts a striking, hammered blade finish that is not only beautiful, but helps reduce drag and releases food from the blade quickly and easily. Each knife features full-tang construction and a riveted POM handle. Your Kai PRO cutlery will provide a lifetime of pro-level performance. Hand wash only; limited lifetime .

• Kai professional 8-inch chef's knife for all purpose food prep
• Made from imported Japanese AUS6M steel, hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Hammered finish, while beautiful, is designed to reduce knife drag and aid with food release
• Riveted pomp handle, full-tang construction for strength and durability
• Nsf certified for professional kitchen use; Limited Lifetime ; Hand wash only

User questions & answers

Question:	What’s hrc of this knife
Answer:	The length is 6.5 inches or 16.51 centimeters.
Question:	Is it made in Japan
Answer:	2 1/2" at it's widest point. Very sharp, but the handle is not particularly comfortable to hold. That's a big thing for a chef's knife.
Question:	Is this flexible
Answer:	Japan they are hand forged
Question:	Does this come with a sheath
Answer:	The Rockwell scale is a hardness scale based on indentation hardness of a material. The Rockwell test determines the hardness by measuring the depth of penetration of an indenter under a large load compared to the penetration made by a preload.1 There are different scales, denoted by a single letter, that use different loads or indenters. The result is a dimensionless number noted as HRA, where A is the scale letter.When testing metals, indentation hardness correlates linearly with tensile strength.2 This important relation permits economically important nondestructive testing of bulk metal deliveries with lightweight, even portable equipment, such as hand-held Rockwell hardness testers.citation needed3 Scales and values

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

Kai Pro

Kai Pro brings professional-level performance to any kitchen. NSF Certified for use in professional kitchens, Kai Pro cutlery offers a razor-sharp edge, comfortable grip, and precision handling. Kai Pro blades are made of Japanese AUS6M stainless steel, hand sharpened and finished to a 16° cutting edge on each side. This high-carbon steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, holds its edge well, then re-sharpens easily when needed. The beautiful hammered blade finish reduces drag and helps food release from the blade. Full-tang construction and a riveted POM handle ensure Kai Pro cutlery will provide a lifetime of pro-level performance.

Hammered Finish and Full Tang Handle

The beautiful hammered blade finish reduces drag and helps food release from the blade, resulting in smooth, seamless cutting ability. Kai Pro knives are finished with the lower half having a grazed finish, adding beauty and enhanced corrosion resistance.Full-tang construction and a riveted POM handle ensure Kai Pro cutlery will provide a lifetime of pro-level performance.

NSF Certified

Kai Pro has been certified for use in commercial kitchens by NSF International.

The NSF develops health standards and certification programs that help maintain the very highest levels of food safety.

Health departments, restaurant buyers, and specifiers worldwide trust NSF Certification. They know that to receive the NSF seal, products that will be used in the handling of food must meet strict standards for safety and quality. Furthermore, we back this quality promise with Free Lifetime Sharpening.

Product description

The unparalleled craftsmanship of the Japanese blade has been admired for centuries, from the Samurai sword of the ancient world to today’s handcrafted kitchen knife. Shun Cutlery proudly carries on this time-honored, highly skilled blade-making tradition, crafting knives that are at once aesthetically beautiful and incredibly practical. This Classic 3-Piece Starter Set boasts the trifecta of the knife world, an essential cutting-edge addition to any kitchen. The Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife rests comfortably in the hand and is ready to go to work, whether dicing potatoes or slicing through meats and cheeses. Small and mighty, the 3.5-inch paring knife is handy for the detail work, while the 6-inch utility meets any number of cutting needs, whether slicing cheese, trimming green beans or slicing onions. Presented in a lovely box, suitable for storage or gift-giving, the Shun Cutlery Classic 3-Piece Starter Set is the exquisite blade trio no kitchen should be without.

• Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in Seki City, Japan, each piece in the Shun Classic Starter Set boasts the unparalleled quality, performance, and beauty inherent in all Shun cutlery
• The Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a must-have kitchen tool, as tasteful and contemporary as it is functional; all-purpose, razor-sharp blade is ideal for preparing vegetables, fruits and proteins
• With its small size and high-performance steel blade, the versatile Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife is designed for handling kitchen tasks such as coring, peeling, trimming and decorating with ease
• The Classic 6-inch Utility Knife, with its straighter, narrow blade, rises to the occasion when precise cuts are needed, such as slicing tomatoes, peeling onions or trimming broccoli
• An ideal gift for special occasions, the Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set comes in a handsome gift box and will be treasured by newlyweds, moms, dads, chefs, students, hosts, entertainers and cooks

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the left handed box set available? Will it be the same price
Answer:	55-57. I have a 6” chef knife that has good ergonomics but it doesn’t hold an edge that well. Easy to sharpen, tho.
Question:	Are these backed by life time warranty from Shun
Answer:	No. It is however, made with Japanese 6M steel.
Question:	What model number is printed on the sides of these three knives? I want to know if they are identical to the knives that are sold individually
Answer:	Please note, this item is rigid. We do have a flexible version that will be available very soon
Question:	Is the 6-inch utility knife a serrated knife
Answer:	Unfortunately, no.

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic

Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

You may also register your purchase.

Product description

A staple for every kitchen, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is an all-purpose blade, equipped for a variety of cutting tasks. With its slightly curved blade, the Shun Chef’s knife easily rocks through fresh herbs for easy mincing too. The size and width of the blade makes it an ideal tool for preparing protein, fruits, vegetables and many other foods. Made with the Damascus layering technique, the blade is comprised of 69 total layers – 68 layers of alternating steel and a proprietary VG-MAX core. VG-MAX steel contains additional chromium, carbon, tungsten and cobalt for increased strength, durability, sharpness and resistance to corrosion. Handcrafted by highly skilled specialists in Japan, Shun knives are a harmonious combination of ancient blade-making traditions and cutting-edge innovation. The craftsmanship and quality of each knife is a testament to the high quality prioritized by Shun. No home is complete without a Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding

• VG-MAX steel is a formula exclusive to Shun with extra tungsten for a sharper edge, more chromium for corrosion resistance and additional cobalt and carbon for strength and durability
• Handle is ebony PakkaWood; PakkaWood is a hardwood infused with resin for a durable, water resistant finish, perfect for easy cleaning and tough enough for constant use
• For proper slicing, push the knife forward and down while cutting through food and then pull it up and back, repeating the process in a “locomotive” motion; this prevents chipping for smooth cuts
• “Shun” the Japanese word indicates a food’s peak ripeness; Shun draws on its Japanese roots and traditional blade-making practices to produce knives that perform excellently
• The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a staple kitchen utensil and a great gift for newlyweds, homeowners, parents, grandparents, cooks, aspiring chefs, hostesses or to keep as a personal kitchen tool

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic

Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

You may also register your purchase.

Product description

I am reliable for child safety in design. It is to design your child is less likely to be injured by rolling easily off the hand as "cutting edge" and "chin". Full-scale blade charge that cut well. You can feel the joy of cooking in authentic stainless blade with a cut may be small. Once the sharpness is bad, I can use in abrasive doctor. Size that it is easy to use for a child. Blade length is 125mm, the handle has been designed small, it is the size that child is easy to maneuverability. Illustrated cute panda to handle.

• Material: blade / stainless steel cutlery, handle / polypropylene (heat-resistant temperature 110 degrees)
• Length of a blade / about 125mm

User questions & answers

Question:	Could you cut something like a tomato with this knife
Answer:	I have a number of the Shun knives, both in the "Classic" and "Ken Onion" handles. While I initially stumbled upon the Ken Onion version, I have come to love the Classic "D" shaped handles, as I am left-handed and the swell on the "D" fits perfectly under my thumb when I use the knives left-handed. I don't believe you will have any difficulty using the standard knives with your left hand. Incidentally, the Shun knives are a joy to use if you love cooking. They are well balanced, beautiful to look at, and extremely functional. The 16-degree angle allows them to cut with ease, and are just a delight to own if you like precision tools. Just be careful that when you hone or sharpen them that you maintain the Asian angle of 16 degrees, and not the American or European angle of 30 degrees.
Question:	Can this be sharpened with an electric knife sharpener
Answer:	Shun states they come with a lifetime warranty for the original user.
Question:	What is the length of the handle
Answer:	Hello, the models of knives are: DM-0700; DM-0701, and DM-0706, I don't know if the same models are sold separately. Probably will be. Purchase this set for fill my needs.
Question:	Do the handles feel like cheap plastic or non slip
Answer:	None of the knives in this set is serrated but I do use the 6" utility more then I thought I would and it stands up well.

Product description

Meet the needs of professional, high-quality line of Japan design! Beautiful Damascus pattern is reminiscent of the Japanese sword is spread, blade body surface, the shape of the inverted triangle to fit moderately in hand to handle. I sought the functional beauty sharpness, comfortable to use, and design characteristics. I adopt the technology newly developed discerning specification to "full-scale blade charge" finish with "like" and "sharpening", sharpness and sharp enough to not ever, I realized the re-sharpening speedy. By welding the blade and cap of the base stainless integrated, completely shut out the intrusion of moisture and rust. The high material fit "reinforced laminated wood handle" pattern, and use the material which gave special processing to natural wood. It made ​​use of as a texture to have a tree, high strength, is the handle resistant to humidity and water.

• Material: blade / Damascus steel, pattern / laminated wood strengthening, cap / stainless steel
• Country of origin: Japan
• Blade length: 180mm

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the meterial of damacus and hrc of kinfe? Vg
Answer:	Absolutely. It cuts better than most knives. I boughr this for my son but I love to use it
Question:	which wet stone do you recommend for this knife
Answer:	Sure, but the blade is thin and could get worn down pretty quickly. The handle/strop also makes it tough to get the entire length of the blade through an electric sharpener.
Question:	Does it include a case
Answer:	Size: 219 x 42 x 15 mm and Blade length/about 125 mmThe handle/about　94mm
Question:	Does it come with some kind of sheath
Answer:	The handle is not non-slip. It is smooth plastic, but I wouldn't necessarily qualify it as "cheap plastic". It's definitely a dense, hard plastic. :-) My kids love to use it and we haven't had issues with slipping, their hands fit nicely around the handle.

Product description

Complete any kitchen task with exceptional cutlery from Kai Pure Komachi 2. Made from stainless steel, this Santoku knife comes with a sheath that protects the blade from rust and keeps hands safe from accidental nicks when not in use. Kai's bright, fun colored knives are serious kitchen tools. Daring in black, this six and a half inch Santoku, with its hollow ground blade design, reduces the friction, allowing you to cut paper thin slices and an easy release of food. Because of the blade design, this knife is great for slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing and will become a favorite all purpose knife. This Santoku knife is equipped with a nonstick coated blade that makes the blade resistant to rust and corrosion. In addition, it includes a lightweight, ergonomically designed handle that reduces fatigue, and is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

6-1/2" L

• Black stainless steel blade
• Black polypropylene handle
• Hollow ground blade design
• Nonstick coating
• Resists rust and corrosion

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the paint come off? I would like to put this on a magnetic holder, but I'm worried the paint will come off, making the knife look bad
Answer:	The seller message meant it's VG-10. VG-10 means V Gold 10 and sometimes in Japanese V金10号 literally - V, Gold, number 10. No idea why it's not explicitly listed. Any knife close to or above $100 should have steel and HRC listed.
Question:	What is the width of the blade towards the base
Answer:	I have a King made for Taidea, King Two Sided Sharpening Stone with Base - #1000 & #6000. Is very good for that.
Question:	Is the blade full tang
Answer:	It comes in a typical Japanese cardboard case.
Question:	Where is the knife made
Answer:	No sheath but it does come in a nice case

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

Color Coded with Molded Handles

Our Pure Komachi 2 knives come in a rainbow of colors and feature razor-sharp edges that cut cleanly and quickly. The molded handles are comfortable and ensure a secure grip for fast and easy food preparation. Each knife includes a color-matched sheath for safe and convenient storage.

Hand Sharpened Stainless Steel

Pure Komachi knives feature coated carbon stainless steel blades which is a colorful blade coating that is food safe. This also helps food release from the blade while resisting corrosion. Each knife is sharpened to the standard Japanese 16 degree cutting edge.

Made by Kai

Born in Seki City, Japan's famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years. Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories, and other fine products. Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process.

Product description

Never again find yourself at a restaurant struggling to cut your food with dull knife. The Kai Personal Steak Knife is razor sharp and folds compactly into a leather sheath to store discreetly in your pocket or purse. Based on the original Japanese-style folding pocketknife, the Kai Personal Steak knife opens easily with a slim, elegant lever, but with no spring assist. This ingenious knife features a secure liner lock, to ensure the blade stays safely open during use. Made with Japanese 420J2 stainless steel with a beautiful finish and a razor-sharp 16 Degree cutting angle each side, the Kai Personal Steak Knife glides through steaks like butter, without crushing or tearing the meat, causing flavorful juices to be lost. The handle is durable POM (a precision engineering thermoplastic) with a decorative inlaid crest. For easy storage, the knife folds to fit inside its own leather sheath.

• Folding personal steak knife by Kai - measures 7. 5 inches long when opened, 4. 6 inch when closed
• Made with Japanese 420J2 stainless steel with a beautiful finish and a razor-sharp 16 Degree cutting angle each side
• Knife opens easily with a slim, elegant lever, but with no spring assist; features a secure liner lock, to ensure the blade stays safely open during use
• Razor sharp blades glides through steak like butter, keeping flavorful juices inside the meat, not on your plate
• Folds neatly into a leather sheath for compact storage; perfect for pockets or purses

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the length of the blade
Answer:	I can't say that I do anything that would cause the paint to come off. I've had the knife for several months and keep it in it's protective sleeve. As of yet, the paint has not come off.
Question:	This little serrated lever at the rear of the knife, without the sheath, has anyone had serious damage to one's manhood from it
Answer:	I'm not sure what you mean by width, but from the edge of the blade to the top (where the heel of the blade meets the handle) the height is 1 7/8 inches.
Question:	Can I put it in the dishwasher
Answer:	No, this is not full tang.Chefs Corner Store
Question:	Does this lock open like the shun folding steak knife
Answer:	Kai Kershaw is a Japanese company... acquired from Pete Kershaw in 1977... Kershaw USA opened a manufacturing facility in Oregon in 1997... Some of their knives are made in USA and some in Japan... All are excellent quality... However I would recommend the "KOMACHI 2" over the "Komachi HD"... I have owned some of their pocket knives for over 20 years...

Product features

Kai Housewares

Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.

Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.

Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.

• WELL-DESIGNED BONING KNIFE: This petty kitchen knife is a multifunctional kitchen cutlery. PAUDIN boning knife is built to ensures de-boning, preparing, filleting, skinning, trimming and butterflying all your favorite meats is not only easier but more efficient and satisfying. It truly is an ideal Gift for any Home or Professional Cook.
• PREMIUM MATERIAL: This professional meat knife is made from high-quality German stainless steel. The Premium stainless steel with good rust-resistance, wear-resistance corrosion resistance and long-lasting performance. And the special waved pattern blade is particularly and strikingly (5Cr15 Move stainless steel kitchen knives, not real Damascus).
• RAZOR SHARP EDGE: The narrow edge is honed by hands at 15 cutting degrees per side shows minimal slicing resistance and extreme performance. And the cutting core reaches at 56+ Rockwell Hardness. This flexible fish knife is a cost-effective knife that suitable for skinning fish and trimming meat with the flexible blade, provide a most comfortable cooking experience.
• ERGONOMIC PAKKAWOOD HANDLE: The blade of the fillet knife is integrated with the soft and comfortable handle, creating the perfect grip; The ergonomics shape enables the right balance between the handle and the thin blade, ensuring ease of movement.
• TRUSTED PAUDIN QUALITY: We offer 100% SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK policy against defects, try it risk free. For any problems, please contact us and we will reply you immediately to solve all of your worries.

User questions & answers

Question:	What angle do you sharpen it at
Answer:	Around 4 inches....small .....compact.....very sharp.....works great on bone in cut when you want that fine detail cut
Question:	Does the edge of filleting knife chip easily
Answer:	I always carry the knife in the sheath. But that is definitely something to be aware of, because it can do some serious damage. After all it's made for cutting meat...ouch.
Question:	Is this fillet knife good for trout
Answer:	Go ahead. It's your knife. Know that dishwashers destroy cutlery.
Question:	Does the blade run through the length of the handle
Answer:	yes, the Kai is just like the Shun but made in China.

Product features

Wonderful tools make you do wonderful things

Paudin boning knife is built with premium German steel to gain hard cutting core and sharp edge, the narrow blade is flexible for plenty of foods and function.

WHY CHOOSE PAUDIN FILLETING KNIFE？

PAUDIN filleting knives are made of high-quality German stainless steel, that resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. The razor-sharp edge makes boning or slicing a breeze with ergonomic handle.

ULTRA-SHARP

Reliable performance, precision forged blade makes every cut and slice happy, better longer edge than ordinary knife, due to the extreme hardness of HRC 56+.

ULTRA-DURABLE

Made of German steel 5Cr15MoV (1.4116 not real Damascus), the blade has durable life; The superb alloy prevents dulling and rust, maintains as the original sharpness overtime.

SAFE AND HEALTHY

Safe, smooth cut can be easier controlled and keep safe as while used.

Healthy, super anti-rust makes every cut fresh and clean.

TIPS

* Most importantly- to avoid rust, it should be wiped dry.

* Dish detergent can be used.

* Hand wash recommend - no dishwasher.

* Do not cut bones with filleting knife.

* Don’t use the knife as can opener.

PAUDIN Story

One of emerging global brand, PAUDIN has synonymous with superior quality products with a young and very motivated team. The start-up has used innovative technologies to build highest quality and most appealing design. PAUDIN works with the young talented designers who shared the brand’s value and vision, then and now, commit to make customers satisfied.

Product description

The Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Chef's Knife will become the staple prep tool in your kitchen, combining premium agility and finesse with high utility and professional versatility. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is exceptionally handy when transferring sliced food from board to pan. With its curved belly, this chef's knife can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Shun Classic Blonde's thin, sharp blade makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. Best for meat, fish, or vegetables, the refined and accurate cuts enabled by Shun knives may lead to some of the best cooking (and eating) experiences you and your guests will ever have. Crafted from our proprietary VG-MAX cutting steel with Damascus cladding that resists corrosion and holds an edge. As with all Shun cutlery, you receive free sharpening for life at our office in Tualatin, Oregon – see packaging for more details. Hand wash only.

• With a high-carbon VG-MAX steel cutting core and 34 layers of Damascus cladding, the do-it-all Shun Classic Blonde Chef's Knife is a cut above typical French kitchen knives.
• The beautifully modern, D-shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for right and left-handed chefs alike.
• The shape of a traditional Western chef knife with the profile and lightweight design of a Japanese knife provides added endurance, exquisite cutting power, and easy rocking, mincing, slicing and dicing.
• Handcrafted in Japan, this kitchen knife is ground and honed to a razor sharp 16-degree edge out of the box. It’s balanced immediately forward of the bolster like most Shun knives for superior handling.
• Santoku, nakiri, boning, slicing, or steak – Shun blades glide through food when used in a back-and-forth or rocking motion that applies some force parallel to what's being cut, letting the edge do the work.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with a knife sheath of some sort for storage
Answer:	Sorry I did not order the fillet knife I have the carving knife and I am happy with it
Question:	Can this knife be used by left handed people
Answer:	You mean full tang? I’m guessing so but don’t know for sure because there’s a cap on the butt end of the knife. Full tang is not as important in culinary knives.

Product features

Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

Shun Classic Blonde

The new Shun Classic Blonde series features our 69-layer Damascus-clad blades and PakkaWood handles in a light and beautiful natural wood tone. From their high-performance VG-MAX cutting core, to the exquisite flowing pattern of the Damascus cladding, to their polished end caps, these remarkable, handcrafted knives offer the same premium performance and materials as original Shun Classics. They are ultra-sharp, durable, beautifully balanced, and simply magnificent to behold. Our initial offering includes five of the most-wanted culinary blade shapes.

Light, Natural Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different

If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel

Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.

Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening

Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.

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