The name Kai enjoys an excellent reputation among chefs and lovers of fine kitchen knives. Kai was founded in 1908 in Seki, Japan. The company develops and manufactures not only its well-known, high-quality kitchen knives, but also other cutting tools and related products. These Japanese kitchen knives have been growing in popularity among chefs in discerning hotels and restaurants for years. The most well-known series is the Shun Classic, which is characterized by the outstanding appearance of its Damascus blades and their high-quality technical workmanship, offering extremely high sharpness and edge retention.
The blades of the Kai Shun Classic series are made of VG MAX steel with an exceptional hardness of 61 (±1) HRC. The 32-layer Damascus steel coating not only ensures an incomparably attractive appearance, but also the strength and toughness of the knife. The Shun Classic chef's knives feature a handle made of robust and durable pakkawood. The wood is additionally refined with high-quality resins, which further improves its durability and ensures maximum resistance to moisture. Perfect for the professional kitchen.