KAI Santoku Knife 18 cm Shun Nagare NDC-0702

The Shun Nagare series is one more innovative masterpiece of KAI’s forged craftsmanship. Its refined design, the exceptional properties of its materials, and the technically complex production process place this collection among the highest levels of luxury knives. An expertly crafted radial pattern of Damascus layers decorates the highly polished blades, creating a striking visual effect. Combined with the multi toned grey and black handle, the result is a knife with an impressive and distinctive appearance.

The knives of the series are constructed from two different types of steel that are fused together to create a single piece of seventy two layers of Damascus metal. This complex layering of two steels results in a blade with outstanding cutting performance, a quality that earned the series a Special Mention at the German Design Awards 2017.

The Santoku knife is a utility knife that in Japanese means "three virtues", since it can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables. Its tip is sharper than the chef's knife, and its blade length is ideal for chopping even on the kitchen counter, where space is usually narrower. Its light weight makes it comfortable and relaxing even after long hours of use

Blade

• Length: 7 in (18 cm)

• Material: VG 10 and VG 2

• Hardness: 60 HRC +/- 1

• Finish: Mirror polish

• Layers: 72

Handle

• Length: 14cm

• Material: Grey Pakkawood with two rivets

• Bolster: Stainless steel

• End cap: Stainless steel

Packaging

• 40,7 x 10 x 4,3 cm

Care instructions:

Cleaning

• Rinse knives in warm water before first use

• After each use wash promptly with mild detergent and dry with a soft cloth

• Acidic foods should be rinsed off immediately

• Always wipe the knife away from your body and away from the cutting edge

• Never place knives in the dishwasher

• Always wash by hand to protect the material and maintain long lasting sharpness

Sharpening & Care

• Do not leave wooden handles soaking in water for long periods

• Oil the handle occasionally with neutral vegetable oil or camellia oil

• Sharpen periodically to restore edge wear and maintain sharpness

Storing

• Ensure the blade does not come into contact with other metal objects during storage to prevent damage and staining

• Ideal storage options include a knife block, wooden drawer insert, wooden magnetic rack, or a protective blade guard