Shun Nagare – KAI 23cm Bread Knife
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Shun Nagare bread knife 23 cm – the wave blade that turns
Shun Nagare is KAI's most unusual Damascus series. Where most Damascus knives have one hard core between two soft outer layers, the Nagare blade is a composite steel of 72 layers VG2 and VG10. The pattern therefore runs through the entire blade and not just in the cladding layer.
KAI's genius in bread knives
The wave edge changes direction halfway down the blade. This makes the serrations more resistant to chipping than a classic ground edge, and the knife cuts both on the way forward and on the way back – so the crust gives way without the crumb being mashed.
The flow in the steel
This gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. The handle is western in pakka wood with an ergonomic profile, and the edge is 61 HRC.
Specifications
- Blade length: 23 cm
- Type: bread knife with wavy edge
- Wave blade with direction change halfway on the blade
- Steel: 72 layers of Damascus VG2 and VG10, 61 HRC
- Grind: 50/50, double bevel
- Handle: Western pakka wood handle, ergonomic profile
- Made in Seki, Japan
- Hand wash and dry – not dishwasher safe, never bones or frozen items
Genuine Japanese kitchen knives are made from various types of hard, high-quality steel and represent the finest in Japanese knife craftsmanship.
To maintain the sharpness of the knife and ensure a long service life, it is important to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Never wash the knives in a dishwasher. Instead, clean the knife by hand with lukewarm water and dry it thoroughly immediately – never let it air dry.
- The knives must not be used for hard items such as frozen foods, bones, cartilage, cartilage or hard cheeses.
- Only use the knives on wooden or plastic cutting boards. Avoid cutting surfaces made of glass, stone or metal.
- Store the knife on a magnetic knife holder or in a knife sheath. Avoid loose drawers where the blade can be damaged.
- Sharpen the knife regularly with a wet whetstone or have it sharpened professionally.
- Avoid using knife sharpeners with steel or ceramic wheels as they can damage the hard steel.
- Keep the blade dry and clean – for longer storage, a thin layer of oil (e.g. camellia oil) can protect the steel from rust.
Japanese knives are made of thin, hard steel , which gives them extreme sharpness. However, this hardness makes them more vulnerable to chipping (small nicks in the edge) if used incorrectly. This is not a defect – but a characteristic of the fine material.
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