Kai Shun Premier XI Edition 20cm Kiritsuke Aniversary Tim Maltzer

Product Details

Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mälzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade's back down to its middle has been hand-hammered 
to create an effect known as ‘tsuchime’; in addition to looking beautiful, these air pockets prevent food from sticking to the knife as you prep. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that provides incredible durability, sharpness, and edge-retention. A continuous tang in the handle ensures stability and balance when cutting, and the overall lightness of the knife makes it a joy to use. Kiritsuke knives are considered a status symbol among Japanese chefs, for it is the ideal knife for filleting fish and making fine cuts of sashimi. However, the shape is still versatile, making it just as good for thinly slicing vegetables and meat (but be careful not to clash against any bones, as the harsh impact could chip the ultra-fine blade). 

There are only 5,555 of these limited-edition kiritsuke knives, a celebration of Kai Shun and chef Tim Mälzer's popular collaboration, in circulation. The unique serial number of each knife is presented on the bolster