Japanese KAI Shun Elite knives

The Shun ELITE chef's knife combines extraordinary appearance with the demand on highest sharpness and function.
The blade has a solid sintered SG2 core with the extraordinary hardness of 64±1 HRC. The additional coating of a softer stainless steel alloy delivers the perfect combination of cutting edge retention, flexibility and corrosion protection.
The elegant blackish-brown handle is made from laminated Pakka wood. The handle’s inset consists of a Samurai emblem together with one red and one golden brass ring, thus emphasizing the traditional claim of the top class series.
The ergonomic shape of the oval handle is soft to the touch and – together with a fine balance – allows for comfortable work.

The ELITE knives series has been inspired till the finest detail by the aesthetic art of the samouraï swords.

Kai shun Elite japanese knives, with red and gold rings

Kai shun Elite japanese knives, high finition

KAI japanese knives - SG-0400 SHUN ELITE series - OFFICE knife - Damascus steel blade

130.67

Kai Shun ELITE
japanese Office knife
SG-0400

KAI japanese knives - SG-0400 SHUN ELITE series - OFFICE knife - Damascus steel blade

KAI japanese knives - SG-0403 SHUN ELITE series - SANTOKU knife - Damascus steel blade

209.82

Kai Shun ELITE
Sanotku japanese knife
SG-0403

KAI japanese knives - SG-0403 SHUN ELITE series - SANTOKU knife - Damascus steel blade

KAI japanese knives - SG-0404 SHUN ELITE series - CHEF’s knife - Damascus steel blade

224.99

Kai Shun ELITE
Chef japanese knife
SG-0404

KAI japanese knives - SG-0404 SHUN ELITE series - CHEF’s knife - Damascus steel blade

KAI japanese slicing knives - SG-0407 SHUN ELITE series - Ham knife - Damascus steel blade

215.35

Kai Shun ELITE
japanese Slicing knife
SG-0407

KAI japanese slicing knives - SG-0407 SHUN ELITE series - Ham knife - Damascus steel blade

The Tokyo-based KAI Group has for more than 90 years manufactured cutlery and related products of exceptional function, sharpness and durability.
It’s these qualities that presently place japanese knives by KAI among the world’s best.
The common denominator of quality and perfection is based on the ancient culture and tradition of Japanese Samurai sword forging.
The KAI Group is present over the world with more than 10.000 different items related to cutting.
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