Shun Classic 190mm Wide Santoku
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Shun Classic is the largest and most well-known series of kitchen knives from KAI. The idea behind it is to combine traditional Japanese blacksmithing as the samurai did it with modern sophisticated techniques that ensure consistently high quality.
These ideas materialize in damascus knives, i.e. knives with blades that are made up of separate layers of steel around one hard core. Shun Classic knives are forged from a total of 65 layers of steel, the core of which is the hard VG-MAX - an improvement on VG-10, which KAI has developed itself.
Other details are the asymmetrical D-shaped handle, which is a clear reference to the old Japanese traditions and which is particularly comfortable for right-handed people to use.
The knife here is a 19 cm santoku with extra height. The Japanese word "san" in this context means three , and the word santoku can therefore be translated into three tasks , which respectively is meat, vegetables and fish, which emphasizes that it is a universal knife. It is a knife that can take the place of the classic chef's knife, where the difference lies in the balance. The decisive factor for whether you should choose the santoku, the chef's knife or both is your cutting style, where the santoku is particularly good if you are the type who lifts the knife freely from the surface in every movement.
It is particularly suitable for slicing vegetables, but can of course also be used for meat when, for example, must be cut into smaller pieces of meat for wok or stewed dishes.
The Shun Classic is lighter and has relatively thin blades compared to Western (German and French) kitchen knives, and therefore also cuts better. However, it also requires that you be more careful when using your knife.
- KAI (Seki, Japan)
- 18 cm santoku
- Stainless steel
- 65 layers of steel
- VG-MAX core
- 61 HRC
- D-shaped handle for right-handers
The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut into hard objects such as bones, cartilage, bones and frozen objects as well as hard cheeses. Remember that a property of thin, hard metal is that it can break.
KAI from Seki in Japan has many decades of experience in the manufacture of cutting tools and including kitchen knives in the international top class.
KAI carries a large number of different series in different price levels and qualities.
Probably the most popular knives from KAI are called Shun, and among them the Premier and Classic series are particularly worth highlighting. These are high quality knives both in terms of cutting properties and finish.
Kitchen knives from Japanese Nenox
Nenox, also known as Nenohi, is a Japanese manufacturer of high quality kitchen knives.
Their knives are handmade by skilled craftsmen in Japan and are known for their sharp blades and beautiful designs.
Nenox knives are made of premium materials such as high-quality stainless steel and handles of noble wood or resin.
These knives are perfect for professional chefs as well as the home cook who appreciates precision and quality in their kitchen tools.
Nenox knives are known for being durable, sharp and easy to work with, making them a popular choice among chefs worldwide.
The knives from the family behind Moritaka are probably the ones whose history can be traced very far back. The story begins all the way back in the year 1293, when the master blacksmith with the apt name Kongouhyoueminamotono Moritaka forged swords for the Buddhist monk at Mt. Houman in Dazaifu, Fukuoka.
In the subsequent 13 generations, the tradition of producing swords for the monks continued, and these swords went on to acquire a rather unique status in the liberation struggle.
As time went on from weapon production, the focus shifted to the kitchen knives we know today. A knife from Moritaka is thus forged according to the traditions and with the techniques known from the iconic katanas.
Today, Hamone Moritake - the master smith at Moritaka - also occasionally forges katana swords, but the vast majority of production results in kitchen knives. A knife from Moritaka is also quite recognizable.
Most are forged in blue steel, especially often in the alloy aogami-2. The knives also have a relatively rustic appearance because the surfaces of the blades are not ground completely smooth and because all the knives receive a so-called kurouchi treatment.
This treatment is what gives the knives their dark color. It is an oil that is applied to the metal when it is hot. This also means that it is not a permanent treatment. It gets a patina, and the oil will disappear over time as you wash the knife after use.
Moritaka enjoys a special status with us, as we are very fond of the small family forges that make some things that are a little out of the ordinary.
Moritaka is also among the very sharpest knives we carry, but that also means that you, as the owner, must take particularly good care of the knife.
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Any questions?
If you have questions about the choice of design, sizes, colors or type of wood - or if you have special wishes, you are always very welcome to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk and get your questions clarified before you order.
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