Kai Japanese Knives
Kai Shun Japanese Utility Knife (DM-0716)
The Kai Shun Japanese Utility Knife has a 4.0”/10cm blade with a 10.4cm handle, and is a multi-purpose knife which can be used for chopping and slicing.
All Kai Shun Japanese Knives have a ‘chestnut’ shaped handle which has been ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand. The handles are made from fine laminated Pakka wood and has a full tang construction.
This knife is made up of 32 layers of damask stainless steel which gives the unique and beautiful Damascus effect and has an inner layer of V-gold-10 steel. The steel is made up of 1.0% carbon, 1.5% cobalt and 61 ± 1 HRC, and so is exceptionally hard and highly resistant to corrosion.
The Kai Shun Japanese Utility Knife is very well-balanced, and has a lasting unrivalled sharpness, so your knife will cut smoothly and effortlessly through even the toughest of foods.


