vegetables knives

KAI presents the new Shun Classic Red DM-0717RD as a highlight. The exclusive Wide Santoku combines the proven qualities of the Shun Classic series with a new and elegant red grain pakkawood handle in a limited edition. The knife is limited to only 3,000 pieces worldwide. The serial number engraved on the bolster makes each knife unique and desirable as a collector's item.

The extremely sharp blade is made of an extremely hard VG-MAX steel core with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC and is coated with 32 layers of Damascus steel. This combination ensures an extremely stable, hard, and yet flexible blade, ideal for a clean and precise cut. The blade is ground on both sides and is particularly lightweight, making it easier to use in the kitchen.

As with the regular knives of the Shun Classic series, the special red grain handle of the Shun Classic Red is made of pakkawood. The treatment with selected resins makes it extremely soft, elastic, durable, and moisture-resistant. Thanks to the traditional Japanese "chestnut" shape of the handle, the Wide Santoku fits comfortably in the hand during cutting and offers a firm grip.

Recommended use: cutting and preparing vegetables - trimming and initial processing of fish

Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel 
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade length: 190mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 238g.
Maintenance: hand wash only / NOT dishwasher safe
Notes: Limited edition and numbered with only 3,000 pieces worldwide

The core of Kaname blades is made of an extremely durable VGXeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC, rolled in two layers of stainless steel. The special manufacturing method ensures an incredibly thin cutting edge that reduces friction during use. This results in excellent and durable sharpness, promoting filigree, smooth and precise cuts.

To best design the handle, we combined the experiences of professionals and consumers. The result is a black-grained pakkawood handle that creates a seamless transition from the handle to the tang. The octagonal, ergonomic shape of the handle provides good control while cutting, while the knife rests securely and comfortably in the hand.

Blade: VGXeos rolled stainless steel with a hardness of 60/62±1 HRC
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: pakkawood
Blade length: 195mm.
Handle length: 130mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 160g.
Care and maintenance: hand wash only - keep sharp with a fine-grained sharpening steel or sharpening stone of at least grit #3000

The serrated blade allows cutting without crushing, preserving the texture of foods. It is perfect not only for bread but also for foods like tomatoes, melons, and those with tough outer surfaces.

Its versatility makes it an essential tool in every kitchen.

Blade: SanMai VG10 Damascus stainless steel with 67 layers
Handle: Blue Micarta
Blade length: 200 mm.
Handle length: 130 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm.
Total length: 330 mm.
Weight: 182 g.
Note: Do not wash in the dishwasher.

Packaging: Elegant black cardboard box with technical information and product history - the package includes a polymer blade guard to protect the knife.

Renkei (連携) is a Japanese term that means collaboration, coordination, or connection. It is used to express the idea of working together, in close cooperation, to achieve a common goal or to create synergies between different people or organizations.

This project, born from the collaboration between Coltelleria Collini in Busto Arsizio and Coltelleria Due Cigni in Maniago, is an excellent example of synergy between two Italian companies specializing in the world of cutlery.

The Japanese VG10 steel used in this project, laminated to 67 layers and produced by Takefu Steel, is renowned for its extraordinary properties of strength, durability, and the ability to maintain prolonged sharpness over time. These characteristics make the steel ideal for the production of high-quality knives.

The 67-layer lamination technique gives the steel superior strength and flexibility compared to traditional steels. Additionally, the use of this Japanese steel gives the knives a distinctive and elegant design, with a particular wave pattern on the surface of the blade that forms during the manufacturing process.

The collaboration between Coltelleria Collini and Coltelleria Due Cigni highlights how the combination of skills and traditions of two Italian entities can lead to the creation of high-quality products, capable of competing with the best kitchen knives on the international market.

Thanks to the use of precious materials and attention to detail, these knives combine the excellence of Made in Italy with the high quality of the Japanese tradition in the cutlery sector.

SEKI 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 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. RED WOOD: The traditionally chestnut shaped handle is made of Red-Wood.
This hardwood is highly oil containing by nature and therefore water resistant. The correct name for this Japanese model is Usuba; It is characterized by the asymmetric bevelling suitable for right-handed.

Occupation: vegetable

Blade: Stainless Steel 58HRC MV
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: Red Wood, wood very hard and resistant to water and black polypropylene
Sheath: -
Blade Length: 190mm (the sharp is about 17cm)
Overall Length: 320mm
Blade Thickness: 2.8 mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 212g

* Not dishwasher safe

Maserin LAMAtta Red is a knife created for processing vegetables but also convenient for cutting pizza for example.Its high blade allows for easy chopping. The handle has a square shape The handle is made of red aluminum. The knife comes together with a convenient blade cover.

Technical characteristics:

Blade material AISI 420 steel

Blade finish Satin finish Red anodized aluminum handle,

Accessories Gift box

Weight 310 gr - 10.934 oz Aluminum version.

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: 190 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 325 mm.
Weight: 238 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe