Kai Santoku (18 cm) with hollow ground DM-0718
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KAI Shun Santoku 18 cm with hollow ground – Three virtues. A masterpiece.
The KAI Shun Santoku 18 cm with a hollow ground blade is a true all-rounder in the kitchen. Whether cutting meat, fish, or vegetables, its exceptional sharpness and perfect balance make it the ideal tool for precise, effortless work. The grooves along the blade (the hollow ground blade) ensure that food hardly sticks to the blade, making it ideal for wafer-thin slices.
Product details
- Blade length: 18 cm
- Handle length: 12 cm
- Blade thickness: 2.4 mm
- Blade height: 4.5 cm
- Weight: 208 g
- Blade material: 32-layer Damascus steel (VG-MAX core)
- Hardness: 61±1 HRC
- Handle: Ergonomically shaped from fine Pakka wood
- Cut: Double-sided – suitable for left- and right-handed users
Special features
- Hollow grind: Prevents the cutting material from sticking – for effortless cutting
- Versatile: The “Santoku” stands for the three virtues: meat, fish and vegetables
- Handmade: Each knife is unique – refined by manual honing and convex grinding
- Professional quality: Appreciated by top chefs and ambitious home cooks worldwide
- Excellent balance: For controlled, precise and fatigue-free work
Care tips
- Rinse with lukewarm water immediately after use
- Dry carefully with a cotton tea towel
- Not dishwasher safe!
- Occasionally treat the handle with linseed oil or coconut oil
Why the KAI Shun Santoku with ridges?
As part of the renowned Shun Classic series, this Santoku is one of the most comprehensive and exclusive Damascus knife series in the world . The combination of modern expertise, Japanese forging, and premium materials ensures an unparalleled cutting experience – stylish, precise, and durable.
For true moments of enjoyment in every preparation – the knife that takes your cooking to a new level.
Within Germany, shipping is free for orders over €69 – for orders under €6.99.
Outside Germany, shipping costs are calculated based on weight: Parcel delivery within (0–31.5 kg): €29.00
Freight forwarding (31.51–200 kg): €149.00
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Kottendorfer Street 5
42697 Solingen
info@kai-europe.com
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