Kai small ham knife (18 cm) DM-0768

KAI Shun ham knife 18 cm – precision carving

The KAI Shun ham knife, with a blade length of 18 cm, offers absolute precision when carving ham, roasts, and raw or cooked meat. Thanks to its slim blade and the optimal balance between handle and cutting edge, it glides effortlessly through the meat – for wafer-thin, clean slices without any effort.

Highlights & Benefits

• Blade length: 18.0 cm – perfect for medium to large pieces of meat
• Blade material: 32-layer Damascus steel with VG MAX core
• Blade hardness: 61 ±1 HRC – for long-lasting sharpness
• Grinding: double-sided – for precise and controlled cuts
• Handle: ergonomically shaped from laminated Pakka wood
• Optimal balance: for safe and fatigue-free work

For meat lovers & professional chefs

Whether it's ham, roast beef, roasted meat, or delicate carpaccio , the KAI Shun 18 cm ham knife guarantees razor-sharp results. The exceptionally fine edge is refined by hand-honing, allowing effortless cutting even through delicate meat.

Material & care instructions

• Easy to care: clean with lukewarm water immediately after use
• Drying: dry immediately with a soft cotton cloth
• Important: not dishwasher safe – for long-lasting quality
• Handle care: occasionally treat with vegetable oil (e.g. linseed oil)

KAI Shun – Quality in series

The Shun Damascus knife series is among the most popular among professional chefs and ambitious home cooks worldwide. Manufactured in Japan from 32 layers of corrosion-resistant Damascus steel with a VG MAX core, these knives offer a hardness of 61 ±1 HRC, maximum edge retention, and an incomparable, elegant appearance – each knife a masterpiece!