Kai Shun Classic damascus santoku knife 18cm with granton edgeblade

This 18 cm Japanese santoku knife from KAI' s Shun Classic range is exceptionally well designed!

KAI Shun Classic knives are designed for elite chefs and lovers of high-quality Japanese knives.

The blade of this knife is particularly sharp thanks to the quality of the steel used and the 32-layer damascus process (mixing layers of hard and soft steel to give the blade hardness and flexibility).

In addition, its VGMAX steel core (a specific composition concentrated in carbon and cobalt) ensures long-lasting strength and particularly high corrosion resistance. What's more, the dimples on the cutting surface will enable you to cut clean slices that won't stick.

The blade has also been worked and shaped to obtain a convex cutting edge, and then hand-sharpened to give you a remarkable cut. What's more, it achieves a strength of around 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale, so you'll need to sharpen it far less often.

The pakka handle is a material composed of hot-compressed wood and resin. It is guaranteed to be antibacterial, resistant to temperature variations and water-resistant. Also, its particular "D" shape has been adapted to perfectly fit the shape of your hand, offering you ergonomics and less fatigue during prolonged use. What's more, it represents the ideal blend of authenticity, with its dark wood, and practicality, with its resin enhancing its hygienic aspect.

Last but not least, we'd like to point out its sleek, refined aesthetic, with its unique grain pattern. It almost becomes a work of art, in the image of the samurai katanas of which it is the worthy descendant.

It's a knife that's equally at home in the kitchen! In fact, it's the perfect blend of craftsmanship, technique and design.

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