Kai Messer Kochmesser 8 (20 cm) DM0706

I love this knife. So much so that we purchased the matching 6" chef knife as well and have plans to buy more!! I researched a LOT before I bought this blade. And I chose it because it is light weight and has a thinner blade than the European-made competitors. It is SO EASY TO USE. It has *just enough* heft to get the job done without tiring your hands out. Being an average woman, my hands aren't huge (ladies' size 7 gloves). This knife fits my hand well, and ALSO fits my average-guy-sized hubby's hand despite that it's much larger than mine. These blades are works of art. They're each unique and beautiful. I enjoy using them more because I like looking at them! I know it is silly but it's true. Same reason my dish cloths are my favorite color and my cutting board is a thing a beauty... cooking is more fun when you enjoy looking at your tools! We purchased this knife in I think June 2019, it is now October 2019, it has been around 4 1/2 months of daily use (we cook almost every day), and it has lost the super keen edge and needs to be honed, but it's *still* sharper than any other knives I have ever owned! We are going to hone them soon, honestly we haven't yet because we are nervous about doing it, I'm paranoid I'll mess up and damage the blades. I don't actually expect it to give us any trouble, though, and a few moments of work will hone them back to a dangerously sharp edge. I kid you not, I have accidentally sliced through my fingernails several times, and had no idea until I either started bleeding or saw I was missing a slice of nail!! It was so sharp at first I could literally cut through a fingernail and not feel it. Let that sink in for a minute... like i said, dangerously sharp when brand spanking new. I have had to learn to be less sloppy with the knife!!! However, I am OK with the crazy sharpness, I have learned not to accidentally amputate my fingertips, and after 4 1/2 months I am still in love with my Shun knives.

Das KAI Shun Classic Kochmesser ist der perfekte Begleiter für Hobbyköche und Profis gleichermaßen. Mit einer beeindruckenden Klinge aus 32-lagigem Damaststahl bietet es außergewöhnliche Schärfe und Langlebigkeit. Die Klinge ist von Hand geschliffen und wird in Japan in höchster Präzision gefertigt, um eine hervorragende Schneidleistung zu garantieren. Die einzigartige Kombination aus Härte und Flexibilität ermöglicht präzise Schnitte, während der ergonomische Griff aus edlem Pakkaholz für eine komfortable Handhabung sorgt – auch bei längeren Einsätzen. Das Messer liegt perfekt in der Hand und reduziert Ermüdungserscheinungen, was das Schneiden zu einem angenehmen Erlebnis macht. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die exzellente Schnitthaltigkeit, die auch nach intensiver Nutzung beibehalten wird. Mit diesem Messer lassen sich nicht nur Gemüse und Obst mühelos schneiden, sondern auch Fleisch und Fisch präzise bearbeiten. Die KAI Shun Classic-Serie ist ein Meisterwerk der japanischen Handwerkskunst und eine Bereicherung für jede Küche. Egal, ob für den täglichen Gebrauch oder die Zubereitung von besonderen Gerichten – dieses Messer wird dich nie enttäuschen. Hauptmerkmale: Klinge aus 32-lagigem Damaststahl für außergewöhnliche Schärfe Ergonomischer Griff aus Pakkaholz für komfortable Handhabung Präzise handgefertigte Klinge Hohe Schnitthaltigkeit und Robustheit Ideal für präzise Schneidearbeiten bei Fleisch, Gemüse und Fisch Fazit: Mit dem KAI Shun Classic Japanischen Kochmesser erhältst du ein außergewöhnliches Werkzeug, das in jeder Küche glänzt. Es vereint Handwerkskunst, Funktionalität und Design auf höchstem Niveau.

Recibi el cuchillo el miercoles de 8 de septiembre , 3 dias antes de lo previsto, eso si el empaque llego un poco maltratado , pero el cuchillo llego bien , primera impresion , tiene un filo de cuidado , y al leer las instrucciones tambien tienes sus cuidados a seguir , la calidad se siente bien y ya lo veremos en practica actualización 29/Nov/2021 le he dado un poco de uso y de verdad si te importa su imagen lo debes de cuidar muy bien , se raya el acabado relativametne facil, NOTA el filo persiste (poco uso)

For what it is, for what you're buying, this knife is fantastic. But you have to baby the thing, you CANNOT treat it like you have with soft stainless steel knives you've probably had for years. In the reviews below you will see dumb people who handle Japanese knives improperly complaining how "MY KNIFE CHIPPED AFTER 1 DAY!" or "MY KNIFE GOT RUSTY!". These blades are made at a very thin 16° angle whereas most knives are at 20-22°. Also the steel is high carbon and super hard, which means the knives keep an edge very well, but if they take any hits to the edge, even a small tap against other metal, the edge can easily chip. On a typical soft steel knife, the edge would simply bend and could be honed back into place. Also, the knife needs to be thoroughly dried and stored in a dry area after use. If you are professional, working a busy restaurant, buy a more robust knife like a Victorinox that you aren't afraid to use. Two cooks in my restaurants have chipped Shuns. Plus the handle on this knife is slick and smooth, not suited for the wet and oily hands of a cook. And if you are a typical home cook, you should probably get a normal knife such a victorinox unless you want to baby your Japanese knife just to get a tiny bit better performance.

This is my first higher end knife and I absolutely love it. The VGMAX steel is easy to sharpen and holds a mean edge and the design is beautiful. Would wholeheartedly recommend!