Kai Shun Classic Santoku Knife 18cm - damascus steel blade
KAI Shun Classic Santoku Knife - Japanese cutlery of superior quality
Super versatile kitchen knife : works with fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat
High-end damascus blade 15cm with 32 layers of steel + VGMAX core
Superior endurance and rigidity : 61 HRC hardness rating (Rockwell scale)
Elegant handle made of black pakka : optimal control and equilibrium
Manufactured in Japan - Lifetime warranty
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Data sheet
| Material : | Damascus steel |
| Handle : | Pakka |
| Warranty : | Lifetime |
| Made in : | Japan |
| Colour : | Black |
| Size : | 18 cm |
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This Kai Shun Classic Santoku Knife is a must-have in your kitchen! If you like Japanese cutlery and you need a multipurpose knife, this santoku knife is perfect for you! Besides being an astonishingly beautiful knife, it is a super versatile tool that can be used for cutting all types of food. Santoku knives are often compare to chef’s knives, but they are better when it comes to cutting vegetables.
For such a versatile knife, it is mandatory to have a high-quality blade that can perform at the best level possible. Fortunately, the blade of this Kai santoku knife is is characterised for having an outstanding cutting performance. With a length of 18 centimeters, the blade is made of 32 layers of steel plus a VGMAX steel core. The different layers of steel create the Damascus effect that embellishes the look of the whole knife.
The construction of this knife's blade is typical of Japanese cutlery. For instance, the convex shaped cutting edge was sharpened by hand to make sure that the blade stays sharp for a long period of time. Whenever you need to sharpen the knife again, you can do it by using one of the Japanese whetstones available on our website. Moreover, as most Japanese knives, the blade of this knife is characterised for its rigidity, and that is proved by the elevated hardness rating of this blade (61 HRC in the Rockwell Scale).
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.
When it comes to combining beauty with great quality, there is no room for discussion : this santoku knife the one you need! 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 !
Thanks to the superb quality of knives like the santoku knife of this page, KAI is a very popular Japanese brand among professional and home cooks from around the entire world. Founded in 1908, Kai always manufactures kitchen knives that are characterised by their elegant designs combined with exceptional cutting performance.
For example, the Shun Classic series (probably Kai’s most popular knife range) is known worldwide for its kitchen knives with beautiful look and excellent cutting performance. They are all made in Japan and have lifetime warranty. An example? The santoku knife shown in this page!
Do not waste more time and discover all the Kai knives from the Shun Classic series that we have for you here on our website. MyChefKnives is home to the best kitchen knives of the market!
