Kai Wasabi Chef's Knife 8”, Thin, Light Kitchen Knife, Ideal For All-Around Food Preparation, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect For Fruit, Vegetables, And More
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Style: Chef's
Size: 8 Inch
Features
- JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Kai 8-inch Wasabi Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.
- WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from high-carbon stainless steel for a corrosion and wear-resistant blade that's easy to sharpen and offers good edge retention.
- COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The traditional, Japanese-style, symmetrical handle made from polypropylene is comfortable and easy to use.
- BEAUTY, FUNCTION, EASE OF USE: Established in Seki City, Japan's ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai provides beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories and more to customers worldwide.
Description
Add THE must-have all-around food prep knife to your collection with the Kai PRO 8-inch Wasabi Chef's Knife. This Japanese knife features a large blade with plenty of cutting length so you can tackle larger foods with ease. The belly curve makes it simple to perform rocking cuts for processing herbs and smaller foods quickly. The Wasabi Chef's Knife is constructed with high-carbon stainless steel for a corrosion- and wear-resistant blade that's easily sharpened and holds a good edge. The traditional, Japanese-style, symmetrical handle is comfortable and easy to use. Originally established in Seki City, Japan's ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai PRO, from the makers of Shun, has provided customers worldwide with high-quality, innovative products for more than 111 years. Today, Kai creates beautiful cutlery, accessories, and more backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. From our commercial-grade Kai PRO series designed to bring professional-level performance to any kitchen, to our Pure Komachi 2 line of colorful, fun-to-use kitchen knives, our products are designed to enhance daily life. Count on Kai for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation, and outstanding value.
Blade Material: Carbon
Brand: Kai
Color: Black
Handle Material: Stainless Steel,Polypropylene,High-carbon
Blade Edge: Chef's Knife
Blade Material: Carbon
Brand: Kai
Color: Black
Handle Material: Stainless Steel,Polypropylene,High-carbon
Blade Edge: Chef's Knife
Blade Length: 8 Inches
Construction Type: Stamped
Item Weight: 0.05 Kilograms
Blade Color: Silver
Is Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Number of Pieces: 1
Item Length: 8 Inches
Item Weight: 1.76 ounces
Department: Cookware
Manufacturer: Kai
Item model number: 6720C
Batteries: 1 A batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: March 15, 2005
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