{"title":"4. Shun Nagare","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eThe Shun Nagare Knife Series\u003c\/em\u003e is an exclusive collection of Japanese kitchen knives named after the main character \u003cem data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eShun Nagare\u003c\/em\u003e from a popular Japanese manga and anime series. The knives in this series are known for their high quality, sharpness and their craftsmanship perfection.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"298\" class=\"\"\u003e Design and Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"639\" class=\"\"\u003e The KAI Shun Nagare series is known for its stylish and elegant design, where the knives have a beautiful and distinctive pattern on the blade, reminiscent of waves or currents – something that symbolizes \u003cem data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"592\"\u003enagare\u003c\/em\u003e (meaning \u0026quot;current\u0026quot; or \u0026quot;flow\u0026quot; in Japanese).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"910\" class=\"\"\u003e The blades are made of high-quality Damascus steel, which is both strong and flexible, making the knives incredibly sharp and resistant to rust. It is also a steel that retains its sharpness for a long time, making the knives ideal for professional use in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"934\" class=\"\"\u003e Handle and Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1246\" class=\"\"\u003e The handle of the KAI Shun Nagare knives is ergonomically designed to ensure a good grip and comfort, even during prolonged use. It is made of pakkawood, a composite material that is both durable and stylish. The handle is often designed with a beautiful, wavy texture that matches the pattern of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1381\" class=\"\"\u003e The knives are also designed with a good balance, making them easy to maneuver, which is important for precision cutting in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kai-shun-nagare-9cm-urtekniv","title":"Shun Nagare – paring knife, 9 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShun Nagare herb knife 9 cm – small format damascus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrecision in the hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe herb knife works in the hand rather than on the board: peeling, slicing, trimming and garnishing. The 9 cm gives full control, and because the damascus pattern runs through the entire small blade, it is just as striking to look at as the large knives in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flow in the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a narrow blade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carving knife is narrow, so there is minimal friction between the blade and the meat, and long, so the entire cut is made in one motion instead of sawing. A clean cut holds the juice better and looks better on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flow in the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKAI's genius in bread knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flow in the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe most universal after the chef's knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 15 cm utility is lower and shorter than a chef's knife and therefore easy to handle – but it can do the same in many ways. Cut vegetables, cut smaller pieces of meat, polish, and do the fine work in fruit and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flow in the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the santoku works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantoku means three virtues - meat, fish and vegetables. The flat cutting line places the entire edge against the board at once, so you cut with a push and pull action instead of rocking. The high blade keeps your knuckles free and acts as a shovel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flow in the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gives a flowing pattern – nagare means flow – which differs from knife to knife. 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