KAI Professional 8in Chef Knife Hammered Finish

Made by one of Japan's top knife manufacturers, Kai Pro cutlery brings professional performance to home cooks seeking excellent value. The full-tang Japanese steel blade is hand sharpened to a razor-like edge, and the beautiful hammered finish releases food quickly. Built for the rigors of commercial kitchens, this knife offers comfortable, agile handling.

• Eastern-style chef's knife for all-purpose chopping, slicing, dicing and more.
• Japanese high-carbon AUS6M stainless-steel blade takes a sharp edge, holds the edge well and resharpens easily.
• Hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) helps food release quickly from blade.
• Hand sharpened on a Japanese-style hiramae horizontal sharpening wheel for a precision 16-degree edge on each side of blade.
• Full-tang construction provides weight and balance.
• Riveted thermoplastic handle is gently rounded for comfort and smooth, substantial feel.
• NSF-certified knife meets high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.

8" chef's knife: 8" blade, 5 1/2" handle; 6.6 oz. 

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, the knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.