Kai Shun Classic Utility Knife 15cm - damascus steel blade

If you are a fan of Japanese cutlery, you need to have in your kitchen knives from the Japanese brand KAI. Since its foundation 1908, KAI manufactures Japanese kitchen knives of an exceptional quality and remarkable design. This is why KAI kitchen knives are widely used by professional and domestic cooks from all around the world.

KAI offers us several knife ranges to adapt to the different needs, preferences, and budgets of its customers. One of its most popular knife ranges is the Shun Classic series. All Kai Shun Classic knives are characterised for their beautiful design and excellent cutting performance. Manufactured in Japan, these knives represent the old samurai tradition with blades that cut with ease and precision.

You can discover the great quality of the Shun Classic series with the KAI Shun Classic Utility Knife 15cm. This is one of the most versatile knives that you can have in your kitchen. Indeed, it is the perfect kitchen knife for cutting all sorts of fruits and vegetables with incredible ease and precision.

The blade of this utility knife has a length of 15 centimeters, and it has a hardness rating of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale. The reason why the blade has such a high level of hardness is because of its construction of 32 layers of steel and its VGMAX steel core. These different layers of steel, in addition to provide rigidness and strength, also give a beautiful Damascus effect to your knife.

Moreover, the blade was designed and manufactured in such a way that the cutting edge ends up having a convex shape, which is the traditional type of cutting edge in most Japanese kitchen knives. After getting its shape defined, the blade was sharpened by hand to ensure the best cutting performance possible.

Another important feature of this top-quality knife is its beautiful and elegant handle. It has a typical Japanese construction that consists in a “D” shaped design that adapts perfectly to your hand. It is made of pakka, which is material formed from the combination of wood and resin. This material is known for being super durable and ultra hygienic.

Undoubtedly, the quality and the beauty of this utility knife is something that you cannot miss in your kitchen. Regardless of whether you are a professional cook or not, you will be able to appreciate this top-quality knife since the very first cut !

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