KAI Shun Classic santoku knife with 180 mm long blade and hollow edge.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.HIGH QUALITY KITCHEN KNIVESThe blades of Japanese kitchen knives are made of extremely hard and thin metal. This is why they should never be twisted or used to chop hard products, such as icy or bony meats or coconut. In addition, you should not open tin cans with these knives. Pieces can break off the blade.High quality kitchen knives should not be washed in a dishwashing machine. It is recommended that these knives be rinsed and dried up directly after use. After cutting poultry, fish, or garlic, it is wise to use a bit of dishwashing liquid when washing these kitchen knives. Machine dishwashing detergent hardens the water, making the blade go dull. The blade will get dull even if the knife has a separate place in the dishwasher. In addition, the handle is damaged in the dishwasher and the blade can even come off the handle! Knives should be stored in such a manner that the blades cannot get scraped into other metals, which is bound to happen if you keep your kitchen knives in the same drawer with other small kitchen utensils.KAI Kitchen knives are packed in elegant gift boxes.
