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| CATEGORY | High End Series |
| PRODUCTION | Handmade |
| ROCKWELL HARDNESS | 61 (±1) HRC |
| HANDLE | Pakkawood |
| BLADE | 72 layers of Damascus steel made of VG 2 & VG 10 steel Made in Japan |
Material
KAI produces the dual-core blade of the Shun Nagare Series in an innovative forging process. Here, two types of steel with different properties are combined to form a 72-layered piece of Damascus steel. The combination of flexible and robust VG 2 steel and an especially hard VG 10 steel results in a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC. As a result, the double-edged blades have a particularly long-lasting edge retention, and excellent sharpness.
The ergonomically shaped handle sits comfortably in the hand thanks to its soft, rounded lines. The forged tang in the handle gives the knife massive stability and balances the knife perfectly as a counterweight to the blade. The riveted handle scales made of grey-black mottled (Shun Nagare) or black (Shun Nagare Black) pakkawood, an impregnated and particularly resistant wood veneer, lend the knife warmth and value.
Material
KAI produces the dual-core blade of the Shun Nagare Series in an innovative forging process. Here, two types of steel with different properties are combined to form a 72-layered piece of Damascus steel. The combination of flexible and robust VG 2 steel and an especially hard VG 10 steel results in a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC. As a result, the double-edged blades have a particularly long-lasting edge retention, and excellent sharpness.
With its soft, rounded lines, the ergonomically shaped handle fits the hand perfectly. The forged tang in the handle lends the knife a robust stability and provides an optimum counterweight to the blade. The riveted handle, which is fashioned from mottled grey-black pakkawood - a waterproof and especially robust wood veneer - imparts a warm and valuable feel to the knife.
This year, KAI and Tim Mälzer are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their successful collaboration. To mark this significant milestone, we are releasing an extraordinary limited edition designed to set the hearts of cooking enthusiasts racing. The name of this anniversary knife, THE LEGEND, says it all.
With its Tantō blade, the knife establishes a direct connection to the legendary samurai of Japan. The traditional blacksmithing artistry of the Samurai continues to inform KAI knives today, combining the most modern and innovative techniques with a centuries-old tradition.
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