The Shun Kai Premier Tim Mälzer MINAMO Santoku Knife 18cm forms an exquisitely elegant and individual addition to the premium class of the Shun Premier Series of knives.
The series unites Japanese and European elements in an especially artful manner. Tim Mälzer came up with the idea to develop a combination of the typically Japanese Santoku knife and the classic European chef’s knife.
This fusion served as the basis for three distinct blade shapes.
Thanks to its symmetrical shape, the black pakkawood handle is suitable for both left- and right-handed users. The slight arch on the handle's underside enables a comfortable fit. The forged tang ensures a perfect balance between blade and handle.
The Shun Minamo blade's core consists of extremely hard VG-MAX steel (61 (±1) HRC), wrapped in 32 layers of Damascus steel. The blades' high-gloss finish is completed with a Damascus grain. The combination of Santoku and cooking knife's hybrid nature, embodied in the blade's rectangular form, easily allows both rocking movements as well as the accurate chopping of cutting materials. The blades are double-edged.
Kai Tim Mälzer knives are entirely geared towards professional use. The blades are made of high quality, very hard VG MAX steel and a 32-layer coating made of soft Damascus steel. Hardness and elasticity are optimally combined.
The special thing about the extremely light blade, ground on both sides, is its hammered surface, called tsuchime. This not only sets attractive visual accents, it also ensures that the cut material is very easily removed from the blade surface.
The symmetrical handle made of walnut wood can be used by right and left-handers alike. The continuous tang of the Kai Tim Mälzer knives supports the balance when cutting. In the end of the handle there is an engraving, the bull's head, the trademark of Tim Mälzer.
The Kai Tim Mälzer knives combine the highest quality and functionality with an appealing and unconventional design - typically Tim Mälzer.
The handle is ergonomically shaped and ends with a brass ring. The embossing integrated on the end cap shows a kitchen bull. Thanks to its symmetrical shape, the black pakkawood handle is suitable for both left and right-handed users. With the extension of the cutting edge to the end of the handle (full tang construction), the blade and handle of the Kai Tim Mälzer knife are perfectly in harmony.
The use of wooden boards or plastic cutting boards with medium strength is recommended as a cutting mat. Glass or granite plates are generally not recommended as they will ruin the cutting edge of even the hardest steel. Cutting hard materials such as bones or frozen food will also damage the blade.
The high-quality Kai Tim Mälzer knives are extremely durable when properly cared for and promise a lot of cooking pleasure. After use, you should rinse your knife immediately without using aggressive detergents and then dry it with a soft cloth. For your own protection, the Kai Tim Mälzer knife should always be wiped from the back of the cutting edge. Occasionally oil the handle of your high-quality Kai Tim Mälzer knife with vegetable fat.
With the right use and care, Kai Tim Mälzer knives stay very sharp for a long time. The particularly hard blade steel enables the blade to be sharpened extremely sharply with high stability.
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