• Kai Shun Nagare Chefs Knife / 20cm
  • Kai Shun Nagare Chefs Knife / 20cm
  • Kai Shun Nagare Chefs Knife / 20cm

Kai Shun Nagare Chefs Knife / 20cm

£353.00

A durable, well-balanced chef’s knife with a Japanese blade and a Western-style ergonomic handle. It’s made to handle the lion’s share of prep work.

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Product Details

Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process that involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you prep food. Very little pressure is required to make neat and precise cuts, and the blades retain their sharp edges for long stretches of time. The waterproof handle adopts the ergonomic style of Western knives, with a forged tang that provides an optimum counterweight to the blade. This 20cm chef’s knife can handle most food prep and is well-suited to the rock-chopping motion that is the foundation of good knife skills.

Read our Japanese knife care guide here.

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Why we love it

‘Because I’ve used European-style knives professionally for decades, I was reluctant to part with that style of handle. Then I met the Nagare range, which means I don’t have to! I can finally enjoy the sharp, fine-angled blades that make Japanese knives so delightful.’

Specifications & Care

Care

  • After each use, wash your knife under running water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth; do not use harsh detergents and do not allow knives to sit in water; oil the handle from time to time with a little neutral vegetable oil

     
Country of Origin Japan
Dimensions Blade: 20cm; handle 14cm
Material Dual-core of VG 2 steel and VG 10 steel forming a 72-layered piece of Damascus steel - 61 (±1) HRC; handle: pakkawood
Warranty 10 years against manufacturing defects
About The Brand

Kai

Since its founding in 1908, Kai knives have held a cult status in Japan—and since their European debut in 1980, the rest of the world has caught on. Taking their inspiration from samurai blacksmithing but incorporating modern manufacturing processes, Kai has mastered the art of making extremely sharp, durable knives that feel effortless to use. All their knives are manufactured in Seki, the knife capital of Japan. As their products reached global popularity, Kai has expanded their range to include European shapes like the chef’s knife as well as ambidextrous handles, such as in the Kai Shun Premier and Kai Shun Nagare ranges.

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