About the Maker - KAI Group

The KAI Group is a global enterprise known for its diverse range of products, which include cutlery, kitchen utensils, beauty care products, and confectionery utensils. The company, which was established in 1908, is headquartered in Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The company’s offerings extend to knives, razors, surgical and industrial cutting tools, as well as beauty-care and kitchen tools. The KAI Group was originally founded in Seki city, Gifu Prefecture, a region with a history of over 800 years as a hub for forging blades.

About the Shape - Nakiri

The Nakiri (菜切り) knife is a Western-style Japanese vegetable knife with a thin and broad rectangular blade, a straight cutting edge, and a flat, blunt tip. It is specifically designed to excel at quickly and efficiently chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables.

About the Steel - AUS 10

Developed by AICHI Techno Metal in Japan, the AUS 10 steel has a higher carbon content than AUS 8, giving it a higher wear resistance. Typically heat-treated to 58-61 HRC.

Shun Kanso AUS 10 Nakiri 165mm

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