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KAI Shun Classic Santoku with scoop cut 18 cm


✓ 18 cm blade made of 32-layer Damascus steel

✓ VG MAX steel core with 61±1 HRC hardness

✓ Ergonomic pakkawood handle in traditional chestnut shape

✓ With hollow ground for clean cutting without sticking

Japanese cutting art for your kitchen

The Kai Shun Classic Santoku knife is no ordinary kitchen knife – it's a true all-rounder, prized by professional and amateur chefs alike worldwide. With its 18 cm blade and an overall length of 30 cm, it brings precision, versatility, and a generous portion of Japanese craftsmanship to your cutting board.

For meat, fish, vegetables – a real all-rounder

"Santoku" means "three virtues" – and that's exactly what this knife represents: It's perfect for slicing, chopping, and mincing meat, fish, and vegetables. The serrated edge prevents food from sticking to the blade – ideal for clean, controlled cuts.

Material meets master craftsmanship

The VG MAX steel core with a hardness of 61 ±1 HRC ensures extreme sharpness and long-lasting cutting performance. Encased in 32 layers of premium Damascus steel, the knife not only looks impressive but also impresses with its stability and elasticity – the perfect combination for the highest demands in the kitchen.

Fits well in the hand – and stays that way

The ergonomic handle, made of durable pakkawood , features a classic Japanese chestnut shape . The special resin finish makes it particularly robust and comfortable to hold, even during longer cutting tasks. The full tang ensures perfect balance.

Price
225,00 €

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The Kai Shun Classic Santoku knife, with its 18 cm blade made of 32-layer Damascus steel, is a true highlight for any kitchen – both visually and functionally. The hard VG MAX steel core, with a hardness of 61 ±1 HRC, ensures extreme sharpness and long-lasting edge retention, while the hollow grind prevents ingredients from sticking to the blade. Whether you're cutting meat, fish, or vegetables, this knife is a reliable all-rounder for all everyday tasks. The ergonomically shaped pakkawood handle, thanks to its traditional Japanese chestnut shape, sits comfortably and securely in the hand. Finished with high-quality resins, it is particularly robust and durable. With a total length of 30 cm, the Santoku offers perfect balance and control when cutting, chopping, or mincing. The combination of fine materials, perfect craftsmanship and timeless design makes this knife the favorite tool of ambitious chefs – because once you have cut with a Kai Shun Santoku, you will never want to hold anything else in your hand again.

HANDLES MADE OF FINE WOOD

The knives in the Kai Shun Classic series boast handles made of robust pakka wood, which is further reinforced with high-quality resins. This makes them particularly durable and hardly susceptible to moisture. And because good tools also need to fit comfortably in your hand, the ergonomically shaped handles ensure you can work comfortably and precisely, even during longer cooking sessions. Quality you can feel – with every cut.

LUXURY MADE FROM DAMASCUS STEEL

The blade of your small Kai Shun Classic Santoku is made of VG MAX steel with an above-average hardness of 61 (±1) HRC. The 32-layer Damascus steel coating not only provides an incomparably attractive appearance but also ensures the knife's strength and toughness.

TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING SPECIAL

Not satisfied with the standard? Treat yourself to something classy for your hard work in the kitchen. Hard workers deserve to be treated with respect. With knives from the Kai Shun Classic series, more fun is possible in your kitchen.

HIGH PERMANENT SHARPNESS

Thanks to their elaborate manufacturing process, the Kai Shun CLASSIC knives are extremely sharp and long-lasting. Every care has been taken to ensure the knives' long lifespan.

  • Product Name: KAI Shun Classic Santoku with scoop cut 18 cm
  • Category: Cut
  • Brand: Kai
  • Series: Shun Classic
  • Size: 18 cm
  • Price: 225,00 €
  • SKU: CL07-DM0718

Manufacturer

  • Company:KAI Europe GmbH
  • Street:Kottendorfer Straße 5
  • ZIP & City:42697 Solingen
  • State:North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Country:Germany
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  • Phone:+49 212 232380
  • Email:info@kai-europe.com

Responsible Party

  • Company:KAI Europe GmbH
  • Street:Kottendorfer Straße 5
  • ZIP & City:42697 Solingen
  • State:North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Country:Germany
  •  
  • Phone:+49 212 232380
  • Email:info@kai-europe.com
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Product Safety Description

One of the world's most famous knife series, the Kai Shun Classic, features premium Damascus steel on a sophisticated wooden handle. A technical and visual delight, it has many fans in kitchens around the world. The Kai Santoku with a hollow grind and an 18 cm blade is the most commonly used knife in Japanese kitchens. It's an all-purpose knife, used for many basic kitchen tasks, just like the chef's knife in our kitchens. It's also gaining more and more fans in our kitchens.

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