Kai Shun Classic Paring Knife 9cm – Damascus Steel Blade

The kitchen knives from the KAI Shun Classic series are very popular around the world because they are tool of incredible quality and mesmerizing design. Widely used by both professional and home cooks, Kai Shun Classic knives have an impressive cutting performance that is not easy to find the market. These knives are all manufactured in Japan and have a lifetime warranty, which is a clear proof of their exceptional quality.

For instance, the KAI Shun Classic Paring Knife 9cm is a must-have in every kitchen because it is the perfect knife for cutting small fruits and vegetables. Thanks to its small size, this knife is super easy and pleasant to handle. In order to preserve its beauty and quality for a long time, we recommend you to always wash it by hand and dry it immediately after.

Despite having a blade with a short length of only 9 centimeters, this paring knife has an impressive cutting performance that lets you cut with great ease and precision. It has a hardness rating of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale thanks to its Damascus effect with 32 layers of steel and its VGMAX steel core. The Damascus effect, besides providing rigidity, also gives a astonishingly beautiful look to the blade.

Furthermore, the blade of this knife has a convex shaped cutting edge, which is the traditional type of cutting edge in most Japanese kitchen knives. After getting its shape defined, the blade was also sharpened by hand to ensure the best cutting performance possible. This attention to the detail is what makes Japanese cutlery so popular around the world.

Another important feature of this knife is its handle. Characterised for its typical Japanese construction, the handle has a “D” shaped design that adapts perfectly to your hand. It is made of pakka, which is material formed from the combination of wood and resin. This material is known for being super durable and ultra hygienic: two characteristics of great value in every kitchen!

There is no doubt that the combination of beauty, quality, and performance of this knife is something very difficult to find in the whole cutlery industry. Whether you are a professional cook or not, you will be able to appreciate this high-quality knife since the very first time you use it!

With more than 100 years of experience in the field of cutlery, KAI is Japanese brand with a great reputation in the culinary world thanks to the great quality of its knives and products. Kai offers kitche knives for both professional and hobby cooks. If you are a fan of Japanese cutlery, then there is no doubt that KAI products will please you.

Be a witness of the great quality delivered by Kai with all the Shun Classic knives available here on our website. The best Japanese knives for your kitchen are always at MyChefknives.co.uk!