The Kai Shun Premier Tim Mälzer 18 cm santoku is the Japanese multi-purpose knife by definition. The equivalent of a Western chef knife, it can be used to make a wide variety of cuts, whether slicing vegetables, chopping herbs or working with meat and fish.
Its slightly curved blade favors a natural rocking motion, making the gesture fluid and precise. This santoku is ideal for both professional cooks and enthusiasts looking for a unique, efficient knife for everyday use.
The blade of Tim Mälzer's Shun Premier santoku is based on a core of VG MAX steel, one of the highest-performance alloys in the VG family. Enriched with carbon for rigidity and chromium for resistance to oxidation, it achieves a hardness of around 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale.
This alloy also contains cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum and vanadium, ensuring excellent wear resistance, fine grain structure and sharpening precision. The resulting edge is durable, clean and perfectly controlled.
The VG MAX core is surrounded by thirty-two layers of alternating hard and softer steels. This damascus construction protects the core while balancing hardness and impact resistance, without making the blade flexible.
The surface of the blade is hand-hammered using the Tsuchime technique. This hammering lends a unique visual to each knife and enhances non-stick properties, making it easier to detach food when cutting.
The handle of Tim Mälzer's Kai Shun Premier santoku is made from walnut, a robust, durable wood. Its curved shape ensures a natural, comfortable grip, suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
The engraved steel base gives the knife optimum balance and reinforces the feeling of control during use. The result is an excellent compromise between ergonomics, stability and cutting pleasure.
Tim Mälzer's Shun Premier santoku is distinguished by its aesthetic blend of tradition and modernity. The contrast between the warm walnut handle and the hammered damascus blade gives the knife a strong, elegant identity.
Delivered in a light-colored wooden box, it also makes an excellent gift idea. To preserve its qualities, we recommend that you wash it exclusively by hand, dry it immediately after washing and store it in a dry place. Do not put in the dishwasher.
