KAI Shun Classic White Chef's Knife 20 cm - 32-layer Damascus steel - Pakkawood handle

KAI Shun Classic White Chef's Knife DM-0706W with a 20 cm long blade made of 32-layer Damascus steel and a chestnut-shaped handle made of light-colored Pakkawood. The chef's knife is the most important knife in a collection. It has a wide blade with a thick spine that tapers to a point at the front. It is used for more than 90% of all cutting tasks. The Japanese equivalent of a European chef's knife is the Santoku.  

The core of the Shun Classic blade up to the edge is made of extremely hard VG MAX steel and has a hardness of 61 HRC. VG MAX steel is corrosion-resistant and stands for lasting sharpness. The core is wrapped in 32 layers of a Damascus steel composite. This combination makes the blade hard and elastic at the same time and cannot break. Normal use, of course, assumed. All Shun Classic blades are sharpened symmetrically on both sides.

The handle is made of light-colored ash-colored Pakkawood in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. The slight edge on the right side is perfectly adapted to the hand geometry and allows for a relaxed and equally secure grip. The knife can be guided precisely without fatigue.

High-quality resins added to the Pakkawood make the handle particularly durable and moisture-resistant. The tang, which runs completely through the handle, ensures stability and balance of the knife. The transition between blade and handle is marked by a stainless steel bolster, as is the end cap at the end of the handle.

For detailed information and the complete range, please visit our KAI Shun Classic series page.