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KAI 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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KAI japanese knives - SHUN CLASSIC series - chefs knives - Damascus steel blade
 
Kai Shun Classic The Shun Classic chef's knife series is one of the world's most extensive knife series made of damask steel. It is well received among the cooking elite and ambitious hobby chefs.
Shun professional chef’s knives are made from a newly developed stainless damask steel with 32 layers. The inner layer is made from V-gold-10 steel. This steel is highly resistant to corrosion, extremely hard (61±1 HRC, 1.0% Carbon, 1.5% Cobalt, Chromium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon and Vanadium) and the reason for the blade being incomparably and lastingly sharp.
Ebony-black PakkaWood® handles specifically designed for premium applications, stainless-steel bolsters and end caps. Dishwasher safe.
KAI japanese knives - SHUN GOLD series - chefs knives - Damascus steel blade
 
Kai Shun Gold The exclusive Shun Gold series captivates with its brilliant details and elegance. The characteristic feature of these beautiful chef’s knives is the golden ring that stylishly enhances the Japanese aesthetics of the blackish-brown Pakka wood handle. Additionally the end of the handle features a stamped logo. Another new and distinctive feature in comparison to the Classic Shun series is the symmetric handle geometry that guarantees both left- and right-handers equal cutting comfort and precision. The well-known quality and sharpness of the renowned Shun Classic series of course also applies to the Shun Gold series. The individual grain of the Damascus blade and numerous manufacturing steps by hand like grinding the blade make each knife a unique piece.
Shun professional chef’s knives are made from a newly developed stainless damask steel with 32 layers. The inner layer is made from V-gold-10 steel. This steel is highly resistant to corrosion, extremely hard (61±1 HRC, 1.0% Carbon, 1.5% Cobalt, Chromium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon and Vanadium) and the reason for the blade being incomparably and lastingly sharp.
KAI japanese knives - SHUN PRO series - chefs knives
 
Kai Shun PRO The Shun PRO series complements the SHUN chef’s knife series with its traditional Japanese single-edged blade shapes. The blades are made from the core material of the damask steel series – the V-gold-10 steel. This top-of-the-range series of Japanese chef’s knives is not only held in high esteem by Sushi chefs all over the world. It is also increasingly popular among European chefs. The single-edged blade with its hollow ground cut on the opposite side provides a unique cutting experience not known to most European blade shapes.

Kai Shun PREMIER For the trend-setting Shun PREMIER Tim Mälzer series, Kai has developed six additional knives made from corrosion-resistant 32-layer damask steel. It is embellished with a hand-hammered surface which in Japan is known as Tsuchime, thus combining timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness. The blades have a massive core of VG-10 steel with a hardness of 61±1 HRC.
In analogy to the limited Anniversary Knife, great importance was attached also in this series to the knives providing optimum grip as well as extraordinary hardness. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, from bread knife to santoku, provides professional cutting tools which will set new standards in the premium segment by providing exceptional performance in a timeless design.
True to Tim Mälzer‘s premise, „A good knife not only makes work easier but also helps to make cooking to turn out well“, each of the carefully manufactured damask knives was meticulously adapted to its respective area of use by the Japanese master forgers from Seki City. Due to the particularly symmetrical shape of their walnut handle, all shapes moreover ensure a precise cutting performance for both right-handed as well as left-handed use.
KAI japanese knives - SHUN KAJI series - chefs knives - Damascus steel blade
 
Kai Shun KAJI The Shun KAJI chef's knife series is one of the world's most extensive knife series made of damask steel. It is well received among the cooking elite and ambitious hobby chefs.
Shun KAJI professional chef’s knives are made from a newly developed stainless damask steel with 33 layers. The inner layer is made from special steel SG2 (Powder métal). This steel is highly resistant to corrosion, extremely hard 64 HRC and the reason for the blade being incomparably and lastingly sharp.
Ebony-black PakkaWood® handles specifically designed for premium applications, stainless-steel bolsters and end caps.
KAI japanese knives - SEKI MAGOROKU series - chefs knives
 
Kai Seki MagorokuSeki Magoroku, the traditional Japanese knives, since centuries are manufactured in similar shape. On top some European types of blades have been added as well. This series Seki Magorouku bribes through its bright polished blade made of top quality steel with 58 +/- 1 HRC hardness and through the finest polished grinding which provides the series with a high cutting performance.
KAI japanese knives - WASABI BLACK series - chefs knives
 
Kai Wasabi Like a traditional Samurai sword the distinguishing feature of the Wasabi series is the single-edged blade: the result is a high cutting performance. Developed in Japan and with a stainless steel, satin-finished blade, these knives add some unmistakably Far Eastern flair to the kitchen.
The Wasabi range has been equipped with a handle whose special combination of powdered bamboo and polypropylene offers the highest possible hygienic properties – not least because of the bamboo’s anti-bacterial effect. These knives are therefore well suited for professional use.
KAI japanese knives - PURE KOMACHI series - colored design
 
Kai Pure KomachiPure Komachi, the trendy series from KAI. The playful style of this knife series combines functionality and design.
The high-quality stainless steel has been given a coloured coating that is similar to Teflon. As a result foodstuffs are less likely to cling to the blade and the different knives are easily recognizable by their colour code.
New additions to the range are multi-purpose knives that are especially suited to peeling and preparing fruit and vegetables as well as cutting cheese. These knives are available either with a straight or a serrated edge and come with a highly practical stand-up blade cover.
Warning: This is well the PURE-KOMACHI series (MADE IN JAPAN)
not to be confused with the Pure-Komachi-2 series (made in China)


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