Kai Knives - Shun, Kai Shun, and Kai Japan

The Shun Classic DM-0772 Kiritsuke is a true work of art in the kitchen. The blade is made of VG MAX steel, known for its hardness of 61 (±1) HRC, which guarantees exceptional and long-lasting sharpness. The VG MAX steel core is covered with 32 layers of Damascus steel, giving the blade an unmistakable appearance and a perfect combination of stability, resistance and elasticity.

The blades of the Shun Classic series are sharpened on both sides, offering precision and ease of use. The tapered handle is made of resistant pakka wood, maintaining the traditional Japanese chestnut shape. This material, enriched with fine resins, guarantees exceptional resistance to use and humidity.

The typical chestnut shape of the handle ensures a secure and ergonomic grip, thanks to the slight contouring on the right side. In addition, the continuous tang provides optimal stability and balance during use.

Main features
VG MAX steel: Hardness of 61 (±1) HRC, blade core up to the edge.
Damascus steel coating: 32 layers for a perfect combination of stability and resistance.
Double-sided sharpening: Precision and ease of use.
Pakka wood handle: Traditional Japanese chestnut shape, resistant to use and moisture.
Continuous tang: Provides stability and balance.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel

Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 205 mm.
Weight: 66 g.
Note: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese industry that has been producing knives and razors since the early 1900s. It is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, Shun has introduced a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged by a layer of stainless steel VG-10 folded and twisted for 32 times, to create the typical design damask on both faces of the blade. The knife has such excellent ability to razor cut, penetration and sealing wire unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the beautiful wood used for black Pakkawood The handles ergonomic.

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle material: Wood Pakkawood Black
Blade length: 165 mm.
Blade Thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 282 mm.
Weight: 116 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made from laminated steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damascus. The result is excellent cutting ability combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by differentiated tempering.

These knives currently represent the top of Japanese culinary technology. However, the quality does not stop with just the steel used, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-ply Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: black Pakkawood
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 205 mm.
Weight: 65 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 165 mm
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 230 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe