Shun Nagare Black Serie

Shun

Nagare Black

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Nagare Black

Elegance in black

KAI has created another innovative masterpiece of Japanese blacksmithing with its Shun Nagare Black Series. Its sophisticated design, the special properties of the materials employed, and a technically complex production process places this series of knives among the pinnacle of the luxury class. An artfully decorated, radial pattern of Damascus layers adorns the highly polished blades. Combined with the black handle, the knife's design evokes an impressive, unique overall finish.

The series' blades consist of two different types of steel, which are bonded to form a 72-layered piece of Damascus steel. This elaborate production method involves the application of two different steels in alternating layers, right to the cutting edge, thus creating a blade that delivers exceptional, long-lasting cutting performance.

Innovative masterpiece

With Shun Nagare and Shun Nagare Black, KAI has created another innovative masterpiece of Japanese blacksmithing. The elegant design, the special material properties and a technically complex manufacturing process place the knife series in the absolute luxury class. The highly polished blades feature an artistically designed, radial pattern of Damascus layers. This look, in combination with the grey-black mottled (Shun Nagare) or black (Shun Nagare Black) handle, gives the knife an impressive overall appearance.

 The blades in the series are made from two different types of steel, which are combined to form a 72-layer Damascus steel. The elaborate layering of the two types of steel creates a blade with exceptionally long-lasting cutting performance.

Innovative masterpiece

KAI has created another innovative masterpiece of Japanese blacksmithing with its Shun Nagare Series. Its sophisticated design, the special properties of the materials employed, and a technically complex production process places this series of knives among the pinnacle of the luxury class. An artfully decorated, radial pattern of Damascus layers adorns the highly polished blades. This effect, combined with the mottled grey-black handle, lends the knife an impressive overall appearance.

The series' blades consist of two different types of steel, which are bonded to form a 72-layered piece of Damascus steel. This complex layering of two types of steel results in a blade with exceptional cutting performance, which has been recognised by the awarding of the German Design Award 2017 Special Mention.

6 blade shapes

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

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Material

KAI produces the dual-core blade of the Shun Nagare Black 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 ergonomic black handle sits pleasantly in the hand thanks to its soft, rounded lines. The forged tang in the handle lends the knife a robust stability and provides an optimum counterweight to the blade. The riveted handles made from black Pakkawood, an impregnated and extremely durable wood veneer, gives the knife an elegant, quality finish.

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.

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Shun Premier
Tim Mälzer Minamo

The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo series forms an exquisitely elegant and individual addition to the premium class of the Shun Premier Series of knives. The series unites Japanese and European elements in an especially artful manner. Tim Mälzer came up with the idea to develop a combination of the typically Japanese Santoku knife and the classic European chef’s knife.

This fusion served as the basis for three distinct blade shapes. The series is distinguished by a very clear form language. The combination of a black handle with a specially designed blade embellished with a fine Damascus grain makes every knife appear like an entirely unique object.

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