Kai Shun Classic Slicing Knife / 23cm

A long, sharp Japanese knife that slices meat and vegetables neatly, without tearing and causing ingredients to release too much oil or juice. Part of the extensive Kai Shun Classic range, which we consider the best of the best for its high-quality stainless steel blades and comfortable handles.

—DETAILS— Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and rust-resistant, ensuring the knife retains its edge. The layers, which create a unique pattern on each knife, help prevent food from sticking to the side of the blade. The tarnish-proof pakkawood handle has a chestnut (or D) shape that moulds perfectly to your right hand. (Left-handed cooks, worry not: this knife is available in the ambidextrous, equally impressive Kai Shun Premier and Kai Shun Nagare ranges.) This long, slicing knife neatly slices meat and vegetables with long, quick strokes, preventing juices from pooling on your cutting board.

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—BENEFITS— A Kai Shun Classic knife glides effortlessly through ingredients with the most satisfying degree of precision, and the well-balanced handle is crafted to fit perfectly in your right hand.’