Best Kai products in the Kitchen knives category

On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Kai products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.

1. Kai Shun Premier Tim Mälzer

The Kai knife from the Tim Mälzer series is a real eye-catcher with its hammered surface. Extreme sharpness and a good grip characterize the Kai knife. The Kai knives from the Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series are made from 32 layers of corrosion-resistant Damascus steel and feature a handcrafted hammered surface, known in Japan as Tsuchime, combining timeless aesthetics with unique sharpness. The blades of the Kai knives have a solid core made of VG-10 steel with a hardness of 61±1 HRC. Similar to the limited anniversary knife, this series emphasizes not only extreme hardness but also optimal grip. Thus, Kai knives are professional cutting tools that set new standards in the premium segment through their highest functionality in timeless design. 

2. Kai Shun Premier

The Tim Mälzer Nakiri is particularly suitable for cutting vegetables. The wide blade of the Tim Mälzer Nakiri enables professional work. The blunt blade of the Tim Mälzer Nakiri can be used as a spatula, so that the food to be cut practically reaches the wok. The Tim Mälzer Nakiri also features a hand-finished hammer finish, known in Japan as Tsuchime, and a fine walnut handle. 

3. Kai Wasabi knife set

The black handles of the Kai Wasabi knife set completely encase the blades. This design prevents dirt from accumulating on the Kai Wasabi knife set, making it perfect for large kitchens. The Kai Wasabi knife set includes: Wasabi Knife 6710P, blade 10 cm, Wasabi Utility Knife 6715U, blade 15 cm, Wasabi Chef's Knife 6720C, blade 20 cm. 

4. Kai Shun bread knife

The slice enables perfect cutting with the serrated edge. The beautiful natural grain of the blade makes the slice of Kai an eye-catcher in every kitchen. Use of slice-It is important when cutting bread man exploits the whole length of the blade, as the serrated appears only if they are used over the length. Zigzag, as he is often applied, should be avoided, since otherwise only the bread is torn and not cut. So, the crumbs of bread when cutting is reduced to a minimum. Cut always on wood base or soft plastic Board. The patented scalloped edge is one of the revolutionary new developments from the House of KAI. The shaft of the blade run inclined outward from the center of the knife in the opposite direction. Damask steel blade 32 layers, HRC 62. 

5. Kai Shun Santoku

This Shun Santoku is ideal for those who have not yet worked with large knives but want to cut professionally. With the Shun Santoku, you can slice ingredients into fine pieces by pushing or pulling the blade along its entire length.

The wide blade and excellent handling of the Shun Santoku are highly appreciated by professional chefs as well as ambitious home cooks. Santoku means "three virtues" in Japanese and is suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables, much like a European chef's knife. It features a 32-layer Damascus steel blade with an HRC of 62.
 

6. Kai Shun Classic

The Shun chef's knife series is highly regarded by culinary elites and ambitious home cooks alike. Shun professional chef's knives are made from a specially developed, rust-resistant Damascus steel with 32 layers. The inner layer consists of V-Gold-10 steel. This steel is extremely corrosion-resistant, very hard (61±1 HRC, 1.0% carbon, 1.5% cobalt), and, with proper care, keeps the blade sharp for a long time. The convex grind of the blade, along with the manual honing of each Shun knife, creates an unparalleled sharpness that allows the knife to glide through even the toughest ingredients with ease. This sharpness, combined with the balanced weight of the knives, enables fatigue-free work. The Santoku is suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables. The special shape of the Santoku knife ensures good handling and fatigue-free use. 

7. Kai Wasabi Santoku

The Wasabi Santoku is the counterpart to the European chef's knife. It is ideal for fish, meat, and vegetables. The wide and curved shape of the Wasabi Santoku allows for an effective and professional cutting technique known as rocking. The tip of the knife remains on the board while you lift the knife over the food and slice it into the finest pieces with a steady forward motion. The blade shape of the Wasabi Santoku is highly appreciated not only by professional chefs but also by ambitious home cooks. 

8. Kai Wasabi knife set

This knife set includes five Wasabi knives that are suitable for cafeteria kitchens. The knife set is the ideal storage solution for apprentices during their culinary careers. The apprentice knife set, equipped with a practical carrying strap, includes the following Wasabi knives with European blade shapes: 6710P Wasabi knife with a 10 cm blade, 6715U Wasabi utility knife with a 15 cm blade, 6716S Wasabi Santoku with a 16.5 cm blade, 6720C Wasabi chef's knife with a 20 cm blade, and 6723L Wasabi ham knife with a 23 cm blade. 

9. Kai Magoroku

The Kai Seki Magoroku Yanagiba 30 cm KK-0030 is the perfect tool for preparing raw fish and meat and - as the name suggests - for preparing sashimi. Typically, sashimi knives have a rather long, tapered and single-edged blade that is pleasantly easy to guide through meat and fish. Razor-thin cuts are no magic with the SKAI Seki Magoroku Yanagiba, even for amateur chefs. And bones, meat tendons or bones can also be easily removed from the fillet without damage. The blade is ground on one side on the right. 

10. Kai Shun small knife bag

KAI SHUN Knife Bag, Small

The KAI SHUN knife bag is the ideal storage solution for your high-quality kitchen knives. It holds up to 6 knives and protects them from
damage and scratches. Thanks to the robust material, the bag is durable and long-lasting. It features a convenient carrying strap, allowing you to transport your knives easily.

The KAI SHUN knife bag is suitable for both professional use in the culinary industry and for hobby cooks who want to store their valuable knives safely. The interior of the bag is lined with soft fabric to prevent scratches on the blades. Additionally, a secure closure ensures that the knives do not fall out during transport.

The small size of the bag allows you to store it space-efficiently in your kitchen drawer or cabinet, keeping your favorite knives always within reach.

Contents: KAI SHUN Knife Bag (Small).