KAI Cutlery is a powerhouse in Seki City, Japan. Seki, because of the location of iron, has been the center of the production of swords, knives and other cutting tools for the past 700 years. KAI has been a leader in kitchen and utility knives for over 90 years; they own Kershaw Knives of Portland, Oregon, as well as extensive production facilities in Japan and other parts of the Pacific Rim.

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KAI® Shun Classic 7-1/2

KAI® Shun Classic 7-1/2" Wide Santoku Knife

This 7-1/2" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0717 $149.95

KAI® Shun Classic 6-3/4

KAI® Shun Classic 6-3/4" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife w/Granton Grooves

This 6-3/4" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0718 $124.95

KAI® Shun Classic 9

KAI® Shun Classic 9" Slicing Knife w/Granton Grooves

This 9" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0720 $121.95

KAI® Shun Classic 6

KAI® Shun Classic 6" Tomato Knife

This 6" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0722 $74.95

KAI® Shun Classic 6

KAI® Shun Classic 6" Chef's Knife

This 6" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0723 $109.95

KAI® Shun Classic 5-1/2

KAI® Shun Classic 5-1/2" Chef's Knife

This 5-1/2" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0727 $99.95

KAI® Shun Classic 4

KAI® Shun Classic 4" Santoku Knife

This 4" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0732 $99.95

KAI® Shun Classic Mezzaluna Chopping Knife with Bowl

KAI® Shun Classic Mezzaluna Chopping Knife with Bowl

This half moon shaped knife is great for chopping herbs, onions and more. The 6-1/8" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side.

KE-DM0736 $149.95

KAI® Shun Classic 4-1/4

KAI® Shun Classic 4-1/4" Chef's Knife

This 4-1/4" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0746 $99.95

KAI®  Shun Classic 8

KAI® Shun Classic 8" Chef’s Knife

This 8" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0706 $119.95

KAI®  Shun Classic 3-1/2

KAI® Shun Classic 3-1/2" Vegetable Knife

This 3-1/2" blade has a core of VG-10, then each blade is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side. Resulting in a hardness of 61 Rc.

KE-DM0714 $64.95

KAI®  Shun Classic 9” Slicing Knife

KAI® Shun Classic 9” Slicing Knife

KAI was established in 1908 in Seki City, Japan’s ancient samurai swordmaking capital. Since that time KAI has become one of the best blade makers in Japan.

KE-DM0704 slicing $104.95

KE-DM0705 serrated $119.95

KAI®  Shun KO ErgoNomics 6” Chefs Knife

KAI® Shun KO ErgoNomics 6” Chefs Knife

KAI was established in 1908 in Seki City, Japan’s ancient samurai swordmaking capital. Since that time KAI has become one of the best blade makers in Japan.

KE-DM0508 $184.95

KAI® Shun KO ErgoNomics Hollow Ground Santoku Knife

KAI® Shun KO ErgoNomics Hollow Ground Santoku Knife

The handle is curved to fit neatly into the natural contours of the hand. The blades are curved to reduce cutting fatigue and provide extreme cutting versatility. The wide bolster reduces tension during cutting. Once you get your hands on one you will never want to give it up.

KE-DM0517 $199.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Asian Chefs Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Asian Chefs Knife

Pink handle and blade. The 6-5/8" blade is has a slightly curved tip designed to make it easy to cube, dice, cut or slice. Measures 11-1/8" and weighs 2.8 oz.

KE-AB5038 $17.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Small Fish Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Small Fish Knife

Blueberry color handle, blue blade. The 4-5/8" blade is ideal for Sushi preparation. Measures 9-1/8" and weighs 2.8 oz.

KE-AB5060 $12.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Multi-Utility Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Multi-Utility Knife

Blue handle and blade. The 5-7/8" partially serrated blade is curved and is designed to handle just about any cutting task in the kitchen. Measures 10-1/2" and weighs 2.2 oz.

KE-AB5061 $13.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Sandwich/Bagel Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Sandwich/Bagel Knife

Light purple handle and blade. The 5-3/4" blade has wide, scalloped serrations designed to cut sandwiches without ripping and tearing the bread to handle just about any cutting task in the kitchen.

KE-AB5063 $17.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Hollow Ground Santoku with Granton Grooves

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Hollow Ground Santoku with Granton Grooves

Pomegranate pink handle and blade. The 6-1/2" blade is has granton grooves (indentations in the blade) designed to keep food from sticking to the blade when slicing.

KE-AB5064 $17.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Large Asian Chefs Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Large Asian Chefs Knife

Pomegranate pink handle and blade. The 8-1/8" blade is designed to handle everything from large-scale chopping tasks to slicing and dicing.

KE-AB5066 $17.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Chefs/Slicing Knife

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Chefs/Slicing Knife

Dark purple handle and blade. The 9-1/8" blade is designed to slicing roasts, carving turkey or chicken and slicing larger veggies and fruits.

KE-AB5067 $17.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2

KAI® Pure Komachi 2

Razor sharp, functional and colorful, these knives are bound to be a conversation piece in your kitchen.

KE-AB2204 Tomato/Cheese $11.95

KE-AB5068 Paring $11.95

KE-AB1277 Serrated Fruit $11.95

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Santoku Vegetable  and Bread Knives

KAI® Pure Komachi 2 Santoku Vegetable and Bread Knives

Razor sharp, functional and colorful, these knives are bound to be a conversation piece in your kitchen.

KE-AB5065 Santoku Vegetable $17.95

KE-AB5062 Bread $17.95

KAI® Shun Classic Kitchen Knives

KAI® Shun Classic Kitchen Knives

This stunningly beautiful line of classic cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems.

KE-DMSET4 knife set $365.00

KE-DM0716 paring $69.95

KE-DM0701 utility $74.95

KE-DM0702 santoku $119.95

KE-DM0719 chef's $129.95

Shun Gentleman's Personal Steak Knife

Shun Gentleman's Personal Steak Knife

The idea of cutting a fine steak with the knife provided by most restaurants, even very classy ones, is nearly enough to keep me from ordering a steak. A perfect solution to this problem is the Shun Gentleman's Personal Knife.

KE-5900 $125.00

KAI® Shun Classic 8

KAI® Shun Classic 8" Chef's Knife

The KAI Shun Classic Ken Onion 8" Chef's Knife was introduced by Kershaw at the 2005 Blade® Show where it was selected as the Kitchen Knife of the Year®. The knife utilizes the same blade steel and handle material used in the original Shun knives, but the comparisons stop there. Ken Onion is a handmade knifemaker who has been designing knives for Kershaw for a number of years.

KE-DM0500 $199.95

KAI® Shun Classic VG-10 Damascus 3-1/2

KAI® Shun Classic VG-10 Damascus 3-1/2" Paring Knife

A traditional European style paring knife with a 3-1/2" blade of damascus clad super steel. Weighs only 2.4 oz.

KE-DM0700 paring $55.00

KAI® Shun Classic VG-10 Damascus Kitchen Knife Set

KAI® Shun Classic VG-10 Damascus Kitchen Knife Set

KAI Shun Classic Cutlery is a powerhouse in Seki City, Gifu Provence, Japan. Seki because of the location of iron, has been the center of the production of swords, knives and other cutting tools for the past 700 years. KAI has been a leader in kitchen and utility knives for over 90 years.

KE-DMSET5 set $450.00

KE-DM0700 paring $55.00

KE-DM0701 utility $74.95

KE-DM0702 santoku $119.95

KE-DM0719 chef's $129.95

KE-DM0707 chef $125.00