{"title":"Cleaver Knives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kai-shun-18cm-chinese-chefs-knife","title":"KAI Shun 18cm Chinese Chefs Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KAI Shun 18cm Chinese chefs knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockwell Hardness 61 (±1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkawood Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-Max core steel with 32 damascus layers on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semigloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers. 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It is better suited for chicken bones and wide vegetables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the hands of an adept wielder, the Chinese chopper can show its versatility with the ability to julienne, slice, dice and mince vegetables of all kinds, despite its size. 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Its 2.5 mm thin blade allows precise and sharp cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are right-handed or left-handed, the round pakkawood handle, polished by hand, allows you to cook with confidence thanks to a firm and comfortable grip offering superior control and a smooth cutting experience with each use.  The hidden full tang extends all the way to the bottom of the handle - for superior durability and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 440C steel of the Pakka range contains twice as much carbon as other premium steels. 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