Kai Shun Premier Chef’s Knife

A precision-minded Japanesechef’s knife with a textured blade that improves performance and durability. Part of the chef-designed Kai Shun Premier series, which is equally suitable for left- and right-handed users.

—DETAILS—

Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has been hand-hammered to create an effect known as tsuchime; in addition to looking beautiful, these air pockets prevent food from sticking to the knife as you prep. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that provides incredible durability, sharpness, and edge retention. A continuous tang in the handle ensures stability and balance when cutting, and the overall lightness of the knife makes it a joy to use. This versatile chef’s knife can be used for a majority of kitchen tasks, from chopping an onion to carving meat (but make sure to avoid sudden impact with bones).

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—BENEFITS—

A professional chefs input has helped make a knife all avid cooks will greatly appreciate, like the air pockets and comfortable, tarnish-proof handle that looks good as new even after heavy usebecause Kai Shun Premier knives are made to be used heavily, staying sharp for long stretches of time. The engraved bulls head at the bottom adds a nice, subtle touch.