Kai Michel Bras n°6 carving knife 26,5cm stainless steel + wooden sheath

This Michel Bras meat knife lets you slice meat efficiently for maximum flavour!

Renowned for his creative cuisine, chef Michel Bras is recognized internationally, even in Japan, where he runs a restaurant in addition to his three-star French restaurant in Laguiole. The collaboration between the chef and Kai was therefore a natural one, with the aim of offering top-of-the-range knives manufactured using the technologies of the expert Japanese company.

The result is a range of reliable, high-performance and beautiful knives. Michel Bras has put his experience and practical cooking skills to work to offer knives as he prefers them: easy to sharpen, balanced and made from beautiful materials. Michel Bras uses knives that are neither too light nor too heavy, and that are ergonomically designed to be so easy to handle that you forget they're there, until they become an extension of your hand.

This meat knife enables you to cut large pieces of raw or cooked red meat, poultry, leg of lamb, toast... It cuts straight through the fibers of the meat. Dice, cut into escalopes, slice or tartar: you'll get every cut you want! And your meat will be all the tastier for it!

The knife features an VG10 steel blade, a grade considered one of the best on the market. It is considered a stainless steel thanks to its Chromium content of over 13%. However, this does not prevent it from having interesting characteristics when it comes to the endurance of the blade's edge. In fact, VG10 steel is enriched with carbon, giving it sufficient hardness for a high-quality cutting edge. Molybdenum increases hardness and resistance to shock and corrosion. Finally, vanadium and manganese also enhance robustness in the face of wear and abrasion.

The result is a hardness level of 63 HRC on the Rockwell scale, for a razor-sharp edge that lasts after many uses. The 3 layers of steel provide both strength and flexibility, an ideal compromise between ease of sharpening and good edge retention. You can maintain the blade with a Sharpening stone if required. Be careful, however, not to use the knife on hard foods such as bones, as this will weaken the blade.

The blade has a titanium coating that protects the steel and makes it non-stick for optimal cutting.

For an impeccable finish, you can distinguish the brand name that has been affixed to the cutting surface, as well as the words "Made in Japan", a guarantee of quality. You'll also notice the cistre leaf, a delicate herb that grows on the Aubrac plateaus and is symbolic for Michel Bras, who uses it in many of the dishes on the menu of his Aubrac restaurant.

The handle is made from composite wood, a particularly robust and easy-to-maintain material. Its weight is designed to be neither too light nor too heavy for maximum user comfort.

The chef chose a "chestnut" shape, inspired by Japanese tradition, to create a highly ergonomic handle that won't tire your hand despite repeated use. It makes the knife so easy to handle for your kitchen tasks that it becomes a natural extension of your hand.

The stainless steel Bolster and base strengthen the handle. The base is engraved with the designer's name.

The knife is delivered in its wooden scabbard, in a beautiful jewel case. A sharpening guide is also included to help you sharpen the piece if necessary.

Knife care :

Wash the knife by hand (never put it in the dishwasher) and wipe with a dry cloth immediately after cleaning. Finally, you can store it carefully on your magnet bar, in a block or in a drawer after putting it in its sheath.

Be precise and efficient in the kitchen with this exceptional piece designed by a great chef!

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