DM.0735 Kai Shun Japanese ham knife

30,5cm flexible ham knife from the Kai Shun range 

A traditional Japanese knife that has been produced in Seki, Japan, for centuries with the same appearance. 
This knife has been specially designed for cutting fish fillets (salmon) into extra-thin slices and especially ham on the bone. Knife adopted by Spanish restaurants (tapas bars) to cut slices as thick as cigarette paper.

Forged from AUS8 steel with a hardness of 61 HRC, the flexible blade is extremely sturdy, cuts perfectly and, above all, lasts an incredibly long time.
Symmetrical cutting edge.
This cutting resistance - obtained by a new three-stage slow-speed sharpening process specific to Kai - considerably reduces the friction between the blade and the product, making it easier to cut food.
The slender handle, made from hard-wearing Pakka wood, comes in the traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High-quality resins nourish the wood, making the material particularly robust and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a firm, comfortable grip when cutting, thanks to a slight ridge on the right-hand side. The continuous tang ensures stability and balance.

Important: not dishwasher safe

Blade length: 30,5 cm
Handle length: 13 cm
Total length: 43 cm
Blade thickness: 1,3 mm
Blade height: 2,2 cm
Weight: 168g

Made in Japan