KAI Shun Japanese knives

The different series of the KAI Shun knives

Nagare

The Kai Shun Nagare knife series is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship.

The complex manufacturing process used to make these blades is known as Dual Core, a double layering of two different steels - a soft, strong VG2 steel and a particularly hard VG10 steel - that are bonded into a 72-layer Damascus steel piece.

This complex layering of the two different steels produces a knife with exceptional durability and sharpness. The blades are highly polished and showcase the flowing pattern of the damascus steel layers.

The riveted handles are ergonomically shaped with a western grip and are made of mottled gray pakkawood.

Premier

The latest addition to our Kai line is the Kai Shun Premier, a series inspired by the famous German chef Tim Mälzer.

The blades have a core of corrosion-resistant VG MAX steel. VG MAX steel contains extra carbon to improve its strength and durability and more chromium to resist wear and corrosion. In addition, it contains more cobalt to enhance its strength and more tungsten, which allows the steel to have a very fine grain and extreme sharpness. Damascus layers - 32 layers - support the core and provide additional stain resistance.

Finally, it is embellished with a hand-hammered surface, called Tsuchime, which acts as a series of hollowed-out cavities to reduce resistance. The blades have a hardness of 61+1HRC.

The pakkawood handles are ergonomically designed and symmetrical for optimal grip and are suitable for both right and left handed users. The embossed tip adds balance.

All Premier knives are packaged in a wooden box.