Kai Knives - Shun, Kai Shun, and Kai Japan

With the two Kohen knives, the Japanese company once again demonstrates its great expertise in producing high-quality kitchen knives. The "Coreless" Damascus blade is made from VG2 and VG10 high-performance stainless steels that are forged and folded to produce 72 layers that alternate sequentially on the edge of the blade to ensure unmatched cutting and edge-holding performance.

A premium material such as pakkawood in red and black colorations was chosen for the handles. Also included in the set are two leather blade protector sheaths and an aluminum case for storing and transporting these two valuable knives safely. 

Blade: Japanese Coreless rolled stainless steel - 72 alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 at 60±2 HRC
Handle: Pakkawood
Kitchen knife blade length: 200mm.
Petty/utility knife blade length: 150mm.
Sheaths: leather, for use as blade covers
Packaging: aluminum case with warranty certificates
Edition: numbered and limited to 3000 pieces worldwide
Maintenance: hand wash only, do not wash in dishwasher

Kai, industria giapponese partner di Kershaw Knives, ha introdotto sul mercato Shun, una serie di coltelli da cucina adatti agli amanti ed ai collezionisti.

Forgiati da una lamina di acciaio inossidabile VG-10 ripiegata e ritorta per 32 volte, fino a creare il tipico disegno damasco su entrambe le facce della lama. Il coltello ha così eccellenti capacità di taglio a rasoio, penetrazione e tenuta del filo ineguagliate su qualsiasi altra lama in acciaio.

Attualmente questi coltelli rappresentano il top della tecnologia giapponese in campo culinario e la qualità non si ferma solo all'acciaio impiegato, ma continua con la cura delle lavorazioni e dei materiali utilizzati, come lo splendido legno di Pakkawood nero utilizzato per le manicature ergonomiche.

Lama: Damasco acciaio inox VG-10 a 32 strati
Manicatura: Legno di Pakkawood nero
Lunghezza lama: 200 mm.
Spessore della lama: 2 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 340 mm.
Peso: 214 g.
Note: non lavabile in lavastoviglie - VERSIONE CON MANICO PER MANCINI

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: 205 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 342 mm.
Weight: 208 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: 85 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 195 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: 200 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 340 mm.
Weight: 214 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe