Kai Shun Classic Tomato Knife / 15cm

A medium-sized 15cm serrated Japanese tomato knife designed to cut fruits with delicate exteriors.

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Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing techniques to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their Classic range has a finely tapered blade, which makes it feel effortless to use. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it durable and rust-resistant. 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. (We recommend the ambidextrous Kai Shun Premier Tomato Knife for left-handed cooks.) This medium-sized tomato knife has a 15cm serrated blade that’s perfect for slicing tomatoes or small, delicate fruits like kiwis, nectarines, and figs, with a sharpness that prevents them from tearing and releasing too much water. (Be careful to avoid hard, sudden impact with stones in stone fruit, to protect the blade.) Read our Japanese knife care guidehere.

—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 hand.’