Why opt for a slicing knife? With its long, thin blade, it's ideal for slicing ham and other cold meats. The slicing knife guarantees meticulous work, bringing out the full flavor of your favorite dishes. If you're looking for a quality slicing knife, you've come to the right place! This Kai Shun Nagare Black slicing knife has it all. The Shun Nagare series of Japanese knives, from which it originates, combines efficiency and design to perfection.
The blade of this 23cm ham knife is forged from a subtle marriage of 2 steels. The first, VG10, is a hard steel, while the second, VG2, offers greater flexibility. These two complementary steels make up the Dual Core.
VG10, enriched with carbon (approx. 1%) and chromium, is robust and corrosion-resistant, a feature that is particularly appreciated in a carbon blade. Combined with VG2, the blade achieves a perfect balance between strength and flexibility. With a hardness of around 61 HRC on the Rockwell scale, it offers excellent edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. The damascus pattern, composed of 72 superimposed layers of steel, provides a striking visual effect and testifies to the manufacturer's exceptional expertise.
It's worth noting that Kai holds an exclusive patent for this blade, the Shun Nagare knife being one of the few to feature a damascus pattern extending to the tip of the blade. You'll immediately recognize the interweaving of VG2 and VG10, which covers the entire cutting surface.
The black handle is made of Pakkawood, a composite material. Made from compressed wood strips impregnated with resin under high pressure, Pakkawood combines the warm, rustic look of wood with the strength of resin. Anti-bacterial, moisture-resistant and compliant with the most stringent hygiene standards, this material offers numerous advantages. What's more, the handle adapts naturally to the hand thanks to its unique shape and rounded base. Embellished with 2 stainless steel rivets, it holds the blade securely inside its structure.
Kai is world-renowned for its range of knives and kitchen accessories. Appreciated by chefs and hobby enthusiasts alike, these knives seduce with their durability and impeccable finish, testifying to generations of unrivalled craftsmanship.
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