Kai Shun Classic Chef Knife 20cm – Damascus Steel Blade

Anyone who appreciates Japanese cutlery of high quality must be familiar with KAI knives. KAI is a Japanese brand with more than a century of experience in the field of cutlery. Since 1908, KAI knives have been widely used by professional and home cooks from all around the world. The great quality of Kai kitchen knives has placed the brand as one of the most important manufacturers of Japanese cutlery.

Being a brand with a vast clientele, KAI  adapts to the different needs, preferences, and budgets of its customers by offering different knife ranges. For instance, one of its most popular knife ranges is the Shun Classic series. All Kai Shun Classic knives are characterised for their beautiful design and excellent cutting performance. Manufactured in Japan, these knives represent the old samurai tradition with blades that cut with ease and precision.

You can discover the great quality of the Shun Classic series with the KAI Shun Classic Chef Knife 20cm. This top-quality tool is the most versatile knife that you can have in your kitchen. It is perfect for mincing, slicing, and cutting all types of foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats and more! In addition to its impressive functionality, its beautiful design makes it a piece of art in your kitchen.

The cutting performance of this knife will surprise you since the very first use. This is thanks to its blade of 20 centimeters that was built from 32 layers of steel plus a VGMAX steel core that ensure a high level of strength and endurance. In addition, this type of construction gives the blade a beautiful Damascus look, and it also makes it have a high hardness rating of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale.

Another important characteristic of the construction of the blades is the convex shape of the cutting edge. This type of cutting edge represents the traditional blade of most Japanese kitchen knives. After getting its shape defined, the blade was also sharpened by hand to ensure the best possible cutting performance.

Also contributing to the beauty of this knife, the handle has a typical Japanese construction with 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.

There is no space for debate : the beauty and great quality of this knife is unbeatable! Therefore, regardless of whether you are a professional or a hobby cook, this knife is a must-have in your kitchen! It is guaranteed to be worth every single cent of its price!

Find more knives of superior quality and astonishing design in our collection of Kai Shun Classic knives. The best of Japanese cutlery is here at MyChefKnives.co.uk!