Price: $78.31 - $73.58
(as of Nov 10, 2024 08:32:07 UTC - Details)

The surface of the blade has a beautiful Damascus pattern that resembles a Japanese sword, and the handle is shaped with an inverted triangle that fits comfortably in your hand.
We pursue functional beauty of sharpness, comfort and design.
We use a highly detailed "real blade attached" finish with a newly developed "skim" and "blade attachment" for a sharp edge.
Special Stainless Steel Knife Steel with Laminated Reinforced Wood
Size: 14.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 inches (36.8 x 2.9 x 2
Weight: 7.8 lbs (0.275 kg)
Material: Blade: Stainless steel composite (Blade material: Special stainless steel cutlery, Assortment: stainless steel), Ferrule / butt metal - stainless steel, Handle: laminated reinforced wood
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade Length: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
Reviewer: Jerry Dagna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Kai is Shun! Amazing quality.
Review: It was the best gift I ever bought myself. This was razor-sharp out of the box. The fit and feel are amazing. A lifetime of enjoyment lies ahead. Treat yourself to true Japanese quality in fit, finish, and feel.

Reviewer: Bobby
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really gorgeous
Review: Gorgeous knife, decently sharp out of the box but did need a quick run in on the whetstone.Genuinely identical to the Shun Classic Asian..for 1/3rd the price. Same VG-Max metal as well.Don’t listen to reviews complaining about chipping or rust, it’s just inherent of this type of knife- take care of it and it’ll take care of you. If you want a true knife you can use on anything, buy a western style knife. My only complaint is I didn’t order two!

Reviewer: Edmond Avakian
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very sharp and light weight.
Review: My sister bought a Shun classic of this type and she showed it to my wife. My wife fell in love and asked our children to buy it for Christmas. But, I knew they would not spend 170 bucks on a knife. Heck I am the one who bought their wusthof and Henckels set of knives. But I never pay 170 for a knife either. The reviews said this is as good as Shun classic for half the price. I took a chance and the wife liked alot. and They lived happily ever after.

Reviewer: Technik-Guru
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ... in a Marriott Residence Inn hotel and as I like to cook
Review: I ordered this knife cause I lived for more than 8 months in a Marriott Residence Inn hotel and as I like to cook, I started getting crazy with the junk, they provide as knives. I also ordered the 210mm blade version and used both now for a while.I really like the design and the quality. Of cause there are even better knives on the market, but for more $$.I could still cut a tomato by just pulling the knife by 2 fingers after > 6weeks of usage with vegetables and some meet.To me the price/performance ratio is great.I just sharpened it after coming back home on a water stone and it just took a few strikes and it's razor-blade sharp in both directions again.I recommend this knife. For the $$ you paid, you get a good knife that will satisfy every private cook.Just don't forget to maintain it with proper manual sharpening on stones in a 15°-17° angle.

Reviewer: Bella
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent budget Japanese chef's knife
Review: Pros: 1. Solid slice, comfortable grip (Male with slightly above average sized hands), looks appealing and professional.Cons: Took over a month to arrive, the Japanese lettering has came off after half a year due to it being the only knife I used for cooking.. the edge is a little tricky to keep sharp..If you've owned other Shun products this is pretty much their lower end of chef knives.. the handle is quite light and the spine of the knife is relatively thin for the size of the blade so that just comes down to personal preference..

Reviewer: Mike
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lightweight and sharp out of the box.
Review: This is basically a Shun Classic but half the price. Very sharp out of the box, but not quite to my standard. Polished up in just a couple of minutes. The spine is thin, and the handle is light. Balance is ideal for pinch grip. It makes quick work of everything I've thrown at it for the last 3 months. Keep in mind that the blade core is VG10. VG10 chips easily so avoid bones like the plague. Any care/maintenance advice a Shun Classic user would give you is applicable here-- such as: don't use a honing steel on it; lap or strop only. Personally, I don't recommend this knife in a professional kitchen for this reason. Though it can certainly stay sharp for a full shift, you'll need to be kind to it. Honestly, feels like a steal at this price. Factory knives like these tend to be consistent, so I believe it can be purchased with confidence.

Reviewer: JMCQ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great value
Review: This is basically a Shun at a 1/3 of the price. It’s almost identical to the classic series and the same parent brand. I have quite a few very high end knives including customs. This is easily the best value I’ve seen. It was a accident I even ordered it. I was just looking at it and the app makes it easy to add to cart. My wife assumed if it was in the cart I wanted it. I’m glad she did.

Reviewer: Elias van Emmerick
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really beautiful knife, but dulled faster than I had anticipated
Review: Lovely knife and super sharp out of the box, but it lost its edge much more quickly than I had expected. I wasn't the most careful with it (cut acidic fruits, for example) but always washed it right away. A honing steel doesn't do much to sharpen it, so I'll have to get it sharpened soon. I also bought some cheaper Kai knives and noticed no real difference in quality.

Reviewer: Stéphane Graind'lair
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: C'est mon couteau préféré. Il est magnifique et coupe très. Je recommande vivement.

Reviewer: Kimberly Castañeda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Lo compré para regalárselo a mi novio de navidad y le encantó! A ambos nos encanta cocinar y es nuestro cuchillo favorito. Ya tiene más de un año y se ha mantenido muy bien el filo. Nos gusta que el mango es pesado y permite sentir muy buen balance al usarlo. Los acabados son excelentes y se siente de muy buena calidad. Lo recomiendo ampliamente!

Reviewer: Wazir
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Having used similar Kai gyuto knife under Akane range, the damascus version looks and feel much better. The handle is comfortable to use with the flat metal butt that can double as a crusher (eg for smashing lemongrass, ginger etc). The blade is razor sharp and beautifully polished but it can get tarnished by lemon or lime if not washed or wiped immediately. Great knife for the price. Just hope the cutting edge is not as brittle as the Akane range (Akane blade tend to chip if cut into something hard like bone).

Reviewer: Jake
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The knife is looking good but after 4 days experience some defects came out (5 now).It is only cutting vegetables that is not I am expected as a made in Japan quality.Returned.I will only buy premium or classic series hereafter.

Reviewer: Ashanst
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The knife is great. But the delivery time is probably the largest issue.The knife: - Cuts smoothly(even with typically hard-to-cut things) - Easy to keep cleanDelivery time: If you're in a hurry for a knife, and you live anywhere outside of Japan, it likely won't arrive in time, at least while pandemic issues are still present, and filling up customs.However, if you're in no rush, and you want the knife at some point, not necessarily the immediate future, then this can absolutely be disregarded.