Kai Shun Premier Nakiri Knife 14cm

Kai, a brand of Japan.Fashion, lifestyle, media world – Japan is ahead of time. Whatever is going to develop, Tokyo already has it. Japanese products are also in great demand around the world.

The Far Eastern blend of harmony, minimalism and function combined with convincing quality leads to a magic formula of a great number of popular lifestyle products. kai products have long had cult status in Japan with an unmistakable degree of recognition.

Founded in Seki in 1908, the company has for 100 years developed and sold cutlery and related products of excellent sharpness and function.

KAI’s Shun Premier Series combines KAI’s famous Damascus layered knives with a hand-hammered surface, known as Tsuchime in Japan.

KAI Premier combines timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness, reducing drag when cutting and preventing food from sticking to the blade. The ergonomicaly shaped handle of brown walnut fits comfortably in the hand and is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed use.

The Nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable cleaver, which is ideal for chopping greens and all kinds of vegetables.

Handcrafted by the expert master forgers of Seki City, Japan
Made from corrosion resistant 32 layer damask steel
Embellished with a hand-hammered surface, known in Japan as Tsuchime
Blades have a core of VG-10 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 61
Handle is made from walnut

KAI is one of the world leaders in the manufacture of premium level chef's knives, used by top-class professionals and ambitious hobby cooks. For over 100 years, KAI has pushed the boundaries of aesthetic design, technical innovation and outstanding quality, enjoying cult status in Japan.

These amazing razor-sharp knives are created in Seki City, Japan’s 700-year-old center for Samurai swords.

Specifications:
- Blade length: 14cm
- Handle length: 11cm

Care Instructions:
- Always wash the knives by hand in order to protect the material and maintain long-lasting sharpness
- Immediately after each use, clean the blade under running water and dry with a soft cloth
- Never place the blades in the dishwasher
- Occasionally oil the handle with some neutral oil
- Use only wooden boards or plastic cutters with medium strength
- Keep the knives in a blade protector, either in a knife block, on a wall magnetic board
- Blades are not suitable for cutting bones (including of fish) or frozen

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