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KITCHEN KNIVESO R I G I N A L

KAI - MADE IN JAPAN

Tokyo

Shinjuku

Roppongi

Ikebukuro

Ueno

Ochanomizu

Otemachi

Iwamoto-cho

Akihabara

Ginza

Akasaka

Shinagawa

Introduction 04

Shun 06

Shun Premier Anniversary Knives 16

Shun Premier Tim Mälzer 18

Shun Kaji 20

Shun Elite 22

Shun Ken Onion 24

Shun Gold 26

Shun Pro 28

Wasabi Black 30

Seki Magoroku - Red Wood 32

Seki Magoroku - Magnolia 34

Pure Komachi 36

Magnetic Blade Protection 38

Knife blocks, cutting boards & storage 40

Accessories 44

Knife sharpeners & whetstone 46

Re-sharpening,maintenance & blade shapes 48

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KAI – A JAPANESE BRAND

Fashion, lifestyle, media world – Japan is ahead of time. Whatever is going to develop, Tokyo already has it. Japanese products are also in great demand around the world. The Far Eastern blend of harmony, minimalism and function combined with convincing quality leads to a magic formula of a great number of popular lifestyle products.

Kai products have long had cult status in Japan with an unmistakable degree of recognition. Founded in Seki in 1908, the company has for 100 years develo-ped and sold cutlery and related products of excellent sharpness and function. One of the company’s speci-alities are Japanese chef’s knives of outstanding qua-lity and origins. The common denominator is based on the centuries old art of Japanese Samurai sword forging. Technical innovations and the constant drive for aesthetic design give Kai chef’s knives their un-mistakable and global recognition.

The Kai Group is based in Tokyo with subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Portland/USA and Solingen/Germany. The company employs more than 1.000 staff world-wide.

A TOUCH OF FAR EASTERN DINING CULTURE

Japan is known for its versatile culture, economy and history. Thinking about Japanese cuisine inevitably leads to the world-famous Sushi and with it a very distinct image: rice and raw fish are indispensable in-gredients. The Japanese love fresh ingredients and are adverse to long cooking times; they prefer the natural taste.

Each Japanese region has its own culinary special-ties. Owing to centuries of isolation, the Japanese have learned to perfect seasonal cuisine and to make the most of local ingredients. Apart from fresh ingre-dients the aesthetic presentation of food is of outstan-ding importance. Even the smallest culinary delights are artfully prepared. The Japanese think holistically, thus cooking, art and philosophy are inseparable. The right choice of knife is an essential part of the joy of cooking.

The Shun series of chef‘s knives is one of the most comprehensive damask steel series worldwide and highly appreciated by top class professionals as well as ambitious hobby chefs. Shun professional chef’s knives are made from specific stainless damask steel with 32 layers. The core layer is made from V-Gold-10-steel. This is an extremely hard (61±1 HRC, 1.0% carbon, 1.5% cobalt) and corrosion-resistant steel that gives the blade a sharp-ness that is second to none.

The convex cut of the blade together with the manual honing of each Shun knife delivers an unrivalled sharpness that allows the knife to cut through even the toughest material. This sharpness together with the well-balanced weight of the knife makes for tireless work.

SHUN SERIES

35 SHAPES

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DM-0715 Vegetable knife

Blade: 2.5” (6,0 cm)Handle: 10,4 cm

DM-0714Vegetable knife


DM-0700Office knife


DM-0716 Utility knife



Blade: 6.0“ (15,0 cm)Handle: 10,4 cm

DM-0701L For left-handers

KAI - MADE IN JAPAN07

DM-0710Steak Boning knife


DM-0743Gokujo boning knife


DM-0727 Small Santoku


DM-0732 Small Santoku


DM-0711 Steak knife


DM-0722Tomato knife


DM-0741Ultimatives Utility knife Blade: 6.0“ (15,0 cm)

Handle: 12,2 cm

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DM-0723Chef’s knife




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DM-0718Santoku, hollow ground


DM-0717 Large Santoku


DM-0702Santoku


DM-0740 Santoku, hollow ground



DM-0747Chef’s knife, hollow ground



hollow groundBlade: 8.0” (20,0 cm)

Handle: 12,2 cm






DM-0733 Nakiri


DM-0728 Nakiri



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DM-0703 Carving knife


DM-0709 Carving fork


DM-0720 Slicing knife


Handle: 12,2 cm



DM-0734 Tanto slicing knife


Each Shun knife gets its unique and individual character by refining the natural beauty of the damask grain. This way every Shun knife is unmistakable and unique – a piece of art, united by craftsmanship, technology and design. Inspired by the masterful art of Samurai swords the technique for manufacturing the finest chef’s knives enables the Shun series even to deliver knives with western blade shapes.

DM-0712 China-Chef’s knife


DM-0735 Chinese chef’s knife


DM-0745 Slicing knife, hollow ground


DM-0724 Bread knife, offset


DM-0705 Bread knife


The Shun bread knife’s innovative serrated edge is among the revolutionary developments introduced by KAI. From the centre of the edge the serration, slanted in opposing direc-tions, levels off towards the outside. That way the bread is perfectly cut and not torn. Crumbs are reduced to a minimum.


DM-0761Flexibles Filetiermesser


DMS-210Shun knife set in a fine wooden box

DM-0700 + DM-070131,0/12,5/2,4 cm L/W/H

DMS-200Shun carving set in a fine wooden box

DM-0703 + DM-070939,6/15,6/3,2 cm L/W/H


DM-0701 + DM-070639,6/15,6/3,2 cm L/W/H

DMS-230 (not shown)Shun knife set in a fine wooden box

DM-0701 + DM-070239,6/15,6/3,2 cm L/W/H


DM-0700 + DM-0701 + DM-070639,6/20,6/3,2 cm L/W/H

DMS-310 (not shown)Shun knife set in a fine wooden box

DM-0700 + DM-0701 + DM-070239,6/20,6/3,2 cm L/W/H

DMS-400Shun steak knife set in a fine wooden box

4x DM-071129,0/20,2/2,4 cm L/W/H

SHUN SETS

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BC-0751Fishbone tweezers

Stainless steel13,9/2,1/2,3 cm L/W/H

DM-0907Steak Knife and Fork Set

with Table Rest

DM-0908Large Blade Steak Knife

and Fork Set with Table Rest

DM-09902pcs Fork Set

DM-7100Japanese Kitchen Scissors

Blades: 5,0 cm

SHUN BESTECKE

SHUN ZUBEHÖR

DM-0736Shun mincing knife

Blade: 6.0“ (15,0 cm)Block: 24,0/24,0/6,0 cm L/W/H

Together with the wooden cutting block this is the ideal tool to mince herbs and vegetables. The 6” (15 cm) blade is made from the well-known damask steel and fitted with a handle of pakka-wood. The cutting block is made of bamboo wood; it has a cutting mould and a slot on the back where the mincing knife can not only be safely stored but is always to hand.

DM-0900Micro grater

Stainless steel27,5/14,3 cm L/W

KNIFE BAGS

DM-0781KAI knife bag for 3 large

and 2 small knivesclosed: 45,0/16,0/7,0 cm L/W/H

open: 45,0/43,0 cm L/W

The knife bags are the ideal storage for knives, especially for the professional chef on the road. The knives are secured with a new hook-and-loop fastening system. They are stored safely and the blades do not touch each other. The bag comes with a carrying strap.

Oroshigane - the traditional japanese tool is an excellent choice for ginger and wasabi.Its extremely sharp serration grinds very smoothly and allows the flavour to flower out even bet-ter. It can be used on both sides (smooth / very smooth). Its large grating surface provides for comfortable work. Suitable for ginger, wasabi, radish, garlic, tomatoes and much more.

DM-0780Shun knife bag for 9 large

and 8 small knivesclosed: 54,0/23,0/9,0 cm L/W/H

open: 91,0/51,0 cm L/W

43070060Chef‘s apron

103,0/76,0 cm L/W


TDM-1717Large Santoku


The Shun Premier Anniversary Knife is made from corrosion-resistant 32-layer damask steel. The inner layer consists of VG-10 steel and, with a hardness of 61±1 HRC, is excep-tionally hard. The grinding process perfected by Kai provides the knife with the sharpness that is typical for Shun.

In addition to the hand-forged surface, the double-bevelled blade also boasts the characte-ristic damask grain. Because of its ergonomic shape, the handle of brown walnut wood fits the hand comfortably and is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed use. The end of the handle bears the KAI Europe Anniversary embossing.

SHUN PREMIER ANNIVERSARY KNIFE

Limited Edition 5555 knives *

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For each purchase of one of the Shun Premier Anniversary Knives, which are limited to 5555 knives, the project „Küchen für Deutschlands Schulen“ („Kitchens for Germany‘s Schools“) with Tim Mälzer will receive 5 euros. The goal of this project is to equip schools with kitchens in which pupils can be taught the basics of a balanced diet. The project is currently carried out in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Food, the Bertelsmann Stiftung and Nolte Küchen as sponsors.

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For the trend-setting Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, Kai has developed six additional kni-ves made from corrosion-resistant 32-layer damask steel. It is embellished with a hand-hammered surface which in Japan is known as Tsuchime, thus combining timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness. The blades have a massive core of VG-10 steel with a hardness of 61±1 HRC.

In analogy to the limited Anniversary Knife, great importance was attached also in this series to the knives providing optimum grip as well as extraordinary hardness. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, from bread knife to santoku, provides professional cutting tools which will set new standards in the premium segment by providing exceptional performance in a timeless design.

SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER

6 SHAPES

TDM-1700Office knife


TDM-1701Utility knife


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TDM-1705Bread knife


TDM-1706Chef’s knife


TDM-1704Slicing knife


TDM-1702Santoku


True to Tim Mälzer‘s premise, „A good knife not only makes work easier but also helps to make coo-king to turn out well“, each of the carefully manufactured damask knives was meticulously adapted to its respective area of use by the Japanese master forgers from Seki City. Due to the particularly symmetrical shape of their walnut handle, all shapes moreover ensure a precise cutting perfor-mance for both right-handed as well as left-handed use.

Kaji is Japanese for „blacksmith“ and synonymous for the geniality of manufacturing ulti-mately sharp Samurai swords. For centuries their perfected art of forging formed the basis for the world-wide recognition of the sword craftsmen of Seki; only the very best would be called Kaji.

As is this knife series which will set new standards in the premium segment not only with its exceptional hardness of 64±1 HRC. The stainless steel blade is made from a specially developed 32-layer Damascus steel and an extremely hard SG-2 core, resulting in a very sharp and long lasting blade. The special feature of this series is the mirror-finished Dama-scus blade that turns each Kaji into a visual highlight.

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SHUN KAJI SERIES

7 SHAPES

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KDM-0001Office knife


KDM-0016Utility knife


32-layered Damascus bladewith logo calligraphy

Handle end with stamped logo

Riveted handle

KDM-0004Santoku hollow ground


KDM-0005Chef’s knife


KDM-0006Chef’s knife


KDM-0008Bread knife


KDM-0009Slicing knife


Handle: 12,2 cm


The riveted handle is of fine laminated Pakka wood that is comfortable to use by both left- and right-handers because of its symmetric form. Kaji stands for the symbiosis of traditional craft, state-of-the-art technology and uncompromising elegance – a highlight for professional and ambitious hobby chefs.

KDMS-230Shun Kaji knife set in a fine wooden box

KDM-0016 + KDM-000439,6/15,6/3,2 cm L/W/H

Shun Elite combines extraordinary appearance with the demand on highest sharpness and function.

The blade has a solid sintered SG2 core with the extraordinary hardness of 64±1 HRC. The additional coating of a softer stainless steel alloy delivers the perfect combination of cutting edge retention, flexibility and corrosion protection.

The elegant blackish-brown handle is made from laminated Pakka wood. The handle’s inset consists of a Samurai emblem together with one red and one golden brass ring, thus empha-sizing the traditional claim of the top class series. The ergonomic shape of the oval handle is soft to the touch and – together with a fine balance – allows for comfortable work.

SHUN ELITE SERIES

7 SHAPES

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SG-0400Office knife


SG-0409Utility knife


3-layered Damascus bladewith logo calligraphy

Handle endRed and gold-coloured brass ring

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SG-0403Santoku


SG-0404Chef’s knife


SG-0406Bread knife


SG-0407Slicing knife


SG-0412Chef’s knife



The Shun Elite knife series has been inspired to the finest detail by the aesthetic art of Samurai swords.

The master US knife designer Ken Onion has added a highlight to the exclusive Shun series of damask knives.

The design of these chef‘s knives harkens back to their traditional beginnings and is defined by a characteristic handle shape designed to comfortably fit all hands, large or small, and to ensure easy handling and effortless cutting. With these goals in mind, the handle‘s angle and cross-section have been adjusted and a more gradual transition between the handle and the blade was created. The DM-0500 chef‘s knife comes with a matching knife stand.

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SHUN KEN ONION SERIES

LIMITED EDITION

12 SHAPES

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DM-0516Office knife




DM-0513 Tomato knife


DM-0502 Santoku


DM-0519Steak knife



DM-0518Cleaver


DM-0510 Chef’s knife








DM-0505 Bread knife




The exclusive Shun Gold Series captivates with its brilliant details and elegance. The charac-teristic feature of these beautiful chef’s knives is the golden ring that stylishly enhances the Japanese aesthetics of the blackish-brown Pakka wood handle. Additionally the end of the handle features a stamped logo.

Another new and distinctive feature in comparison to the classic Shun series is the symmetric handle geometry that guarantees both left- and right-handers equal cutting comfort and pre-cision. The well-known quality and sharpness of the renowned Shun Classic series of course also applies to the Shun Gold series.

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SHUN GOLD SERIES

7 SHAPES

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BC-0451Office knife


BC-0452Utility knife


32 layers Damascus bladewith logo calligraphy

Handle end with stamped logo

Gold-coloured brass ring

BC-0453Chef’s knife


BC-0454Santoku


BC-0455Chef’s knife


BC-0456Bread knife


BC-0457Slicing knife



The individual grain of the Damascus blade and numerous manufacturing steps by hand like grinding the blade make each knife a unique piece.

With its traditional, asymmetric Japanese blade shape the Shun Pro series complements the Shun chef’s knife collection. The blades are made throughout from the damask series’ core material, the V-Gold-10 steel.

This top class series of Japanese chef’s knives is not only highly rated among Sushi chefs all over the world but increasingly popular in European kitchens. The asymmetric blade with the one-sided hollow-ground on the opposing side delivers a unique cutting experience that cannot be matched by most European blades. As an optional extra Shun Pro knives come with a top-quality wooden sheath for optimum blade protection.

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SHUN PRO SERIES

10 SHAPES

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VG-0105DDeba

Blade: 10,5 cm Handle: 12,2 cm

VG-0165DDeba

Blade: 16,5 cmHandle: 12,2 cm

VG-0210DDeba


VG-0105DS Wooden blade cover Deba 10,5 cmVG-0165DS Wooden blade cover Deba 16,5 cmVG-0210DS Wooden blade cover Deba 21,0 cm

VG-0165DLFor left-handers


VG-0210YS Wooden blade cover Yanagiba 21,0 cmVG-0240YS Wooden blade cover Yanagiba 24,0 cmVG-0270YS Wooden blade cover Yanagiba 27,0 cmVG-0300YS Wooden blade cover Yanagiba 30,0 cm

VG-0210YYanagiba


VG-0240YYanagiba


VG-0270YYanagiba


VG-0300YYanagiba


VG-0240YLFor left-handers

VG-0165NLFor left-handers

VG-0165NSWooden blade cover

Nakiri 16,5 cm

VG-0165NNakiri


Wasabi Black – polished blade, black handle: these Japanese designed knives feature a stainless steel polished blade with a hardness of 58 ± 1 HRC that lend your kitchen the unmistakable Far Eastern flair. A handle has been developed for the Wasabi series that offers the optimum hygiene thanks to the special combination of bamboo powder and polypropylene – assisted by the natural anti-bacterial properties of the bamboo parts.

In contrast to the traditional Japanese wood handle the black handle is not inserted but embraces the blade completely. Thus the blade is closely connected to the handle, not allowing dirt to settle in any gaps – making the knives suitable for canteens.

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WASABI SERIES

14 SHAPES

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6710PUtility knife


6715UUtility knife


6720CChef’s knife


6716SSantoku

Blade: 18,0 cm Klingenstärke: 0,2 cm

Handle: 12,6 cm

6715CChef’s knife



6710D Deba

Blade: 10,5 cmKlingenstärke: 0,25 cm

Handle: 12,6 cm

6715D Deba


Handle: 12,6 cm

6721DDeba


Handle: 12,6 cm

6715YYanagiba


Handle: 12,6 cm

6724YYanagiba


Handle: 12,6 cm

6721YYanagiba


Handle: 12,6 cm

6723L Slicing knife


6723B Bread knife


6716NNakiri

Blade: 16,5 cm Klingenstärke: 0,2 cm

Handle: 12,6 cm

The Seki Magoroku Red Wood series captivates by its mirror-finished blade made of top-quality steel with a hardness of 58±1 HRC and the exquisitely polished edge that gives the series a high cutting performance.

The traditional chestnut-shaped handle is made from Redwood. This hardwood naturally has high oil content and is therefore water-resistant. The polished polypropylene bracket adds harmony to the wood’s modern colour.

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SEKI MAGOROKU SERIESRED WOOD

14 SHAPES

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MGR-100POffice knife


MGR-150UUtility knife


MGR-200CChef’s knife


MGR-170SSantoku


MGR-150CChef’s knife



MGR-180Y Yanagiba


MGR-210Y Yanagiba


MGR-240Y Yanagiba


MGR-105DDeba


MGR-155DDeba


MGR-210DDeba


MGR-200LSlicing knife


MGR-225BBread knife


MGR-165NNakiri


Like the Redwood series the Seki Magoroku Magnolia series impresses with a mirror-polis-hed edge of top quality steel with 58±1 HRC hardness and the traditional chestnut-shaped handle made from magnolia wood and a black polypropylene bracket. This series is only available in the traditional Japanese blade shapes Deba, Nakiri and Yanagiba.

For perfect storage a wooden sheath is available for each blade. It protects the delicate edge from damages.

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SEKI MAGOROKU SERIESMAGNOLIA

7 SHAPES

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MG-105DDeba


MG-155DDeba


MG-210DDeba


MG-105DSWooden blade cover

Deba 10,5 cm


Deba 15,5 cm


Deba 21,0 cm


MG-165NNakiri


MG-180Y Yanagiba


MG-210Y Yanagiba


MG-240Y Yanagiba

Blade: 24,0 cmGriff 13,4 cm

MG-165NSWooden blade cover

Nakiri 16,5 cm

MG-180YSWooden blade cover

Yanagiba 18,0 cm


Yanagiba 21,0 cm


Yanagiba 24,0 cm

Pure Komachi playfully combines function and design.

The top-quality stainless steel is coated with a coloured anti-slip material. Food does not stick to the blade when cutting and the colour code clearly shows what to use the knife for.

The transparent handle shows the scope of application.

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PURE KOMACHI SERIES

8 SHAPES

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AB-1101 Chef’s knife


AB-1103Bread knife


AB-1100Santoku


AB-1273 Multi-purpose knife incl.

stand-up blade coverBlade: 10,0 cm

Handle: 11,5 cm

AB-1274 Multi-purpose knife with serrated edge

incl. stand-up blade coverBlade: 10,0 cm

Handle: 11,5 cm

AB-1276 Multi-purpose knife incl.

stand-up blade coverBlade: 10,0 cm

Handle: 11,5 cm


AB-1104 Sandwich knifeBlade: 14,5 cm

Handle: 12,0 cm

BG-LBladeguard for blades

up to max. 250 x 61 mm

BG-SETcomposed of

BG-M + BG-L

BG-MBladeguard for blades


BG-SBladeguard for blades


The KAI BladeGuard is a magnetic blade protection system that can be readily adapted in length to fit individual blade sizes. The magnetic inserts covering its entire surface keep the knife secure-ly and firmly in position. The film hinge makes for easy opening and closing. The ideal protection for storing the knives in a drawer or during travel. KAI BladeGuard is available in three designs.

MAGNETIC

BLADE PROTECTION

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Knife blocks and cutting boards made from wood are manufactured to meet the highest demands with regards to quality and design.

These timeless products are skilfully manufactured to the highest level. Great demands are made not only on design and function but also on the quality of the original wood. Of equal importance to beauty and variety of the different sorts of wood are sustainability and ecological responsibility. The durability of the products corresponds with the life cycle of the wood that has been employed. This means that the raw material for the respective products can grow again during the time they are being used.

KNIFE BLOCKS,

CUTTING BOARDS & STORAGE

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KAI KNIFE BLOCK

The base of the knife block DM-0794 is made from black slate. Because of the integrated plastic bearing the block can be turned through a full circle.

DM-0794empty

31,0/18,0/34,0 cm L/W/H

DM-0794DM SET1 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702, 0705 & 0706

DM-0794MGR SET1 (Seki Magoroku RW)furnished MGR-100P, 150U, 200C, 170S & 165N

SHUN KNIFE BLOCK

Unique design. Its innovative combination of acrylic and wood puts the damask blades in full view. It has room for 8 chef’s knives as well as a meat fork.

DM-0790empty

18,5 / 22,5 /30,0 cm L/W/H

DM-0799 (Shun)furnished DM-0700 bis 0707 & 0709


STONEHENGE KNIFE BLOCK „OAK“

The base is iron; the wood columns are made from oak wood.

STH-2empty

21,0/21,0/28,0 cm L/W/H

STH-2-1DM SET 3 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702, 0705 & 0706

STH-2-1DM SET 4 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702, 0704, 0705,

0706, 0714, 0723, 0727 & 0728

STONEHENGE KNIFE BLOCK „RED WOOD“

The knife block offers secure space for up to 10 knives on its 5 wooden columns. The base is made from slate, the wood columns from red wood.

STH-1empty

21,0/21,0/30,0 cm L/W/H

STH-1-1DM SET 1 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702, 0705 & 0706

STH-1-1DM SET 2 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702, 0704, 0705,

0706, 0714, 0723, 0727 & 0728

STH-1-1MGR SET 1 (Seki Magoroku RW)furnished MGR-100P, 150U, 200C, 170S & 165N

STH-1-1MGR SET 2 (Seki Magoroku RW)furnished MGR-100P, 150U, 200C, 170S, 165N,

105D, 210D, 180Y, 210Y & 240Y

KAI KNIFE BLOCK

The Kai oak knife block has room for 8 knives. The oiled wood is easily dismantled, so that each slot can be thoroughly and effortlessly cleaned.

6600-BNempty

23,5/13,0/22,0 cm L/W/H

6799 (Wasabi) furnished 6716S, 6716N, 6720C, 6710P,

6715U, 6710D, 6724Y & 6715D

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KNIFE BLOCK WRENCH

Simplicity rules! Slim knive block made of solid oak wood. By nesting two basic hexagons and fixing them with a rubber o-ring we create a storage facility for six kitchen knives. Got more cutlery? Just add a third hexagon and at least twelve knives can be placed.

KNIFE BLOCK SADDLE

The saddle-like design provides storage for eight knives and one or more chopping boards. Patina wanted: According to the fact that leather is a ‚living‘ material, traces of use like scratches or staining are absolutly desired. The set containes a ‚16:9‘ chopping board made of four diffe-rent european hardwoods (cherry, oak, walnut, maple).

SGS1empty

Leather, darkbrownBlock: 25,0/13,0/27,0 cm L/W/HBoard: 47,0/25,5/2,5 cm L/W/H

SGS2Leather, tan

Block: 25,0/13,0/27,0 cm L/W/HBoard: 47,0/25,5/2,5 cm L/W/H

SGW12 elements for 6 knives

14,5/14,5/27,0 cm L/W/H

SGW2Extension up to 12 knives19,0/19,0/27,0 cm L/W/H

KAI HEAD WOOD BOARD – CHOPPING BLOCK

The chopping block rests on four non-slip rubber feet. The thickness makes it ideal for coarse work. The oak board is oiled. In case of wear and tear it is easy to restore with abrasive, followed by a lick of oil.

DM-079539,0/26,2/5,3 cm L/W/H

KAI HEAD WOOD BOARD - 2 IN 1 TURNING BOARD

Material: Oiled oak. One side of the board has a smooth surface the other side has a juice groove.

DM-079638,9/38,9/3,0 cm L/W/H

KAI BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD

DM-079735,7/35,7/4,4 cm L/W/H

KAI MAGNETIC KNIFE BOARD

DM-0793empty

40,0/29,0/1,5 cm L/W/H

DM-0793DM SET1 (Shun)furnished DM-0700, 0701, 0702,

0705, 0706 & 0728DM-079367 SET1 (Wasabi)

furnished 6710P, 6715U, 6720C, 6716S & 6716NDM-0793MGR SET1 (Seki Magoroku RW)

furnished MGR-100P, 150U, 200C, 170S & 165N


By adding the kitchen gadgets series Select to the existing range Kai is responding to the wishes of many customers. The attractive, ergonomically styled gadgets are made of top-quality steel. Easy to use they are the ideal addition to the kitchen range.

Cutting board and cutting mat: Nanotechnology has arrived in the kitchen through specific synthetics and innovative finishing. Surfaces like that of the cutting board are constructed according to Mother Nature. The so-called lotus blossom effect – a microscopically fine structure of naps - prevents water, dirt or other particles from sticking to the surface.

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KAI CUTTING BOARDS WITH LOTUS BLOSSOM EFFECT

The cutting boards of white plastic are enriched with silver ions and therefore bactericidal. Cleaning is much easier due to the specific lotus blossom effect.

AP-1130Small cutting board

28,0/16,0/1,5 cm L/W/H

AP-1131Medium cutting board

35,0/21,0/1,5 cm L/W/H

AP-1132Large cutting board

41,0/23,0/1,5 cm L/W/H

KAI FLEXIBLE CUTTING MATS WITH MEASURING SCALE

The flexible, and only 2 mm thick, cutting mats of black plastic have a measuring scale. They are bactericidal due to the enrichment with silver ions.

AP-5015Small cutting mat

30,0/22,0/0,2 cm L/W/H

AP-5016Large cutting mat

37,0/27,0/0,2 cm L/W/H


SELECT T-PEELER

The T-peeler has a thick blade mounted at a 10° angle. The outstanding width and the extraor-dinary thickness guarantee effortless peeling.

DH-6000Blade: 5,0 cm

Handle: 9,2 cm x 4,0 cm (L/W)

SELECT I-PEELER

The I-peeler turns peeling potatoes and other vegetables into sheer pleasure. The shape and the blade closely mounted to the handle are specific features.

DH-6001Blade: 5,0 cm

Handle: 11,0 cm x 2,6 cm (L/W)

SELECT SCALE REMOVER

The sturdy scale remover is made from a single piece of top-quality steel. It comes with a pla-stic reservoir to collect the scales.

DH-6006Gesamtlänge: 21,0 cm

Grifflänge: 14,0 cm

SELECT KITCHEN SCISSORS

The kitchen scissors impress with their outstanding function and beautiful design. The scissor blades of 3.0 mm thick top-quality steel have a micro- serration that holds in position whatever needs cutting. A special screw allows easy dismantling of the scissors for thorough cleaning.

DH-6002Blätter: 9,3 cm (L)

To sharpen and hone the knives the traditional Japanese way, we recommend the whetstones of ceramic compound. The premium highlights are the DM-0708, DM-0600, WS-800 & WS-3000 whetstones. The electric knife sharpener AP-0118 by KAI is an alter-native to traditional whetstones. It is equipped with two pairs of rotating whetstones that allow coarse and fine grinding (finish) in one single step.

For a detailed manual for re-working symmetric and asymmetric blades with traditional Japanese whetstones go to the next page.

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ELECTRIC SHARPENER

A nice compact product design, the lightweight of only 875 g and a newly developed sharpening unit with two pairs of ceramic grinding stones are among the highlights of Kai’s new electric sharpener.

Its dimensions fit every kitchen. The power cable can be stored in the casing; a cover protects the sharpening unit against dirt. Finger moulds and non-slip feet ensure a secure hold. Because the two pairs of grinding stones are mounted one behind the other, two operations can be done simultaneously.

The first pair, of coarse grinding stones, restores the blunt edge; the second pair, of fine stones, polishes the edge to a fine and clean finish.

AP-0118Electrical knife sharpener

13,8x11,1x10,5 cm L/W/H

APF-0118Polishing Unit for AP-0118

TECHNICAL DATA:

Power supply 230 Volt / 50 Hz, AC Power Consumption 60 WattsShort time use 2 minutesDimensions 138mm x 111mm x 105mmWeight 875gWet stone Alundum


WHETSTONES

Using the whetstone WS-3000 the demanding chef can further improve the result of the 1000 grain to get an extremely fine-finished edge. The whetstone WS-800 is a good alternative to get a quick and good result.

WS-3000Grain 3000

18,5/6,4/2,0 cm L/W/H

WS-800Grain 800

18,5/6,4/2,0 cm L/W/H

COMBINATION WHETSTONE

The DM-0708 offers a coarse side for grinding and a fine side for sharpening the edge. For the professional the DM-0600 also allows fine-polishing the edge with the 6000 side.

DM-0708

Grain 300/100018,4/6,2/2,8 cm L/W/H

DM-0600Grain 1000/6000

18,4/6,2/2,8 cm L/W/H

WHETSTONES WITH RESERVOIR

Because the whetstones “float” in the practical plastic casing, they dry quickly all round. The plastic casing also has a gutter and a water reservoir, for moistening the whetstone during the grinding process.

AP-0304Grain 3000

25,2/9,4/3,5 cm L/W/H

AP-0305Grain 400/1000

25,2/9,4/5,0 cm L/W/H

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Symmetric blades: repeat the process as above, but reduce the angle to approx. 15°. It is impor-tant to grind both sides of the blade equally to regain a symmetrically sharpened knife.

RE-SHARPENING

The whetstone should be soaked in water for about 10 minutes before using it. Make sure that the stone is always slightly wet during the grinding process.

Asymmetric blades: place the ground side first on the whetstone. Make sure that you use the angle recommended by the manufacturer. Grind the knife with a 45° angle to the whetstone (to get the largest possible surface), pressing towards the edge and releasing the pressure when moving the knife back. This should be repeated proportionally on all parts of the blade. Once the ground side is done, reverse the knife and repeat the process as described above on the hollow-ground side but less often – 1/10 will do.

CARE TIPS AND USE

Our top-quality knives need a certain amount of care so that you can enjoy your sharp knife for a long time.

1. Before using our knives for the first time clean them with hot water.

2. After each use clean them under running water and dry them with a soft cloth; do not use aggressive detergents. For your own safety you should always wipe the knife with a towel or cloth from the blade’s back towards the edge.

3. Rinse off aggressive agents like lemon juice directly after use.

4. Never put knives in a dishwasher. This may impair not only the material, but also the sharpness of the edge.

5. Never cut on glass or granite cutting boards. These may be easy to clean but will ruin the edge of even the hardest steel. Use only wooden boards (head wood is best) or synthetic cutting boards of medium firmness.

6. Knives with handles of natural wood should not remain in water too long. Occasionally oil the handle with neutral vegetable oil.

7. When storing a knife make sure that the edge never gets in contact with other metallic objects. That way you avoid damage to the edge. Store knives either in a knife block, a wooden drawer insert or on a wall mounted magnet board; Japanese blades are best kept in a wooden sheath.

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- The traditional Japanese slicing knife.- The narrow, long blade is especially suited for cutting extremely thin slices, particu-larly good for Sushi and Sashimi.- The knife guarantees both an elaborate and clean smooth cut.- The length and shape of the edge allows a long draw cut.

YANAGIBA = willow leaf blade

- The traditional Japanese cleaver.- Knife with asymmetric blade.- Solid and heavy knife with a strong, broad blade.- The front part of the blade is mainly used for filleting fish.- The rear part of the blade is stronger and well-suited for chopping e.g. bones and fish bones.

DEBA = protruding blade

- The traditional Japanese multi-purpose knife.- Cutting fish, meat and vegetables.- Comparable to a chef’s knife.

SANTOKU = three advantages

- The traditional Japanese vegetable knife.- Mainly for cutting of all kinds of vegetables.- Although it looks like a cleaver it is not cutting bones.

NAKIRI = vegetable cutter

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