Kai Shun Minamo utility knife

The Shun Minamo series joins the premium class of kai knife series as an elegant understatement. Here the Japanese and the European are artfully combined. Tim Mälzer had the idea to develop a combination of the typical Japanese Santoku knife and the classic European chef’s knife.

This fusion was considered the basis for the three blade shapes. The series is defined by a clear design language. A black handle in combination with the specially designed blade, which is evenly interspersed with a fine damask grain, make each knife look like a unique piece. The name of the series comes from this fine grain, which is reminiscent of a water surface (jap. Minamo) in the rain. The blade construction of hard core, sheathed in more flexible Damascus steel, ensures maximum sharpness, long edge retention and ideal performance.

Hardness 60 (±1) HRC
blade length: 6″, 15 cm
Handle length 10.5 cm