KAI’s Shun Premier Series combines KAI’s famous Damascus layered knives with a hand-hammered surface, known as Tsuchime in Japan. KAI Premier combines timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness, reducing drag when cutting and preventing food from sticking to the blade. The ergonomicaly shaped handle of brown walnut fits comfortably in the hand and is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed use.

Originating in Japan, Santoku means 'three virtues'. That's vegetables, meat, and fish — the three types of food most commonly cut in the kitchen.

• Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Utility Knife, 16cm
• Handcrafted by the expert master forgers of Seki City, Japan
• Made from corrosion resistant 32 layer damask steel
• Embellished with a hand-hammered surface, known in Japan as Tsuchime
• Blades have a core of VG-10 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 61
• Walnut handle

About KAI

KAI represents the pinnacle of Japanese blade craftsmanship, producing premium knives and speciality scissors renowned for their razor-sharp precision, balance and beauty. Forged in Seki City, Japan’s legendary sword-making capital, KAI is trusted worldwide by chefs who demand superior quality, control and performance.