Shun Kagerou - 200 mm Chef's Knife

Shun Kagerou is KAI's newest high-end series, whose design has proven itself with a Red Dot Award 2025. Kagerou, the Japanese word for the heat haze that shimmers above the flames, is reflected directly in the blade's unique pattern: the upper half is highly polished, while the 71 layers of Damascus steel wind along the edge like a veil of heat.

The blade is forged from a combination of flexible VG-2 steel and the extremely hard VG-10 steel, which together give lasting sharpness and an edge that holds up over time. The grey-black Pakkawood handle is treated with special resins that make it smooth, resilient and moisture-repellent. The symmetrical design and the smooth transition between handle and blade give optimal balance in the hand.

The 20 cm chef's knife is the versatile main knife of the series, suited to chopping, slicing and portioning all kinds of ingredients, from vegetables to meat and fish.

• KAI (Seki, Japan) - handmade
• 20 cm chef's knife
• 71 layers of Damascus steel: a combination of VG-2 and VG-10
• 61 HRC: excellent, lasting sharpness
• Pakkawood handle, grey-black
• Red Dot Award 2025

Wash the knife by hand with mild washing-up liquid and dry it immediately. Never use a dishwasher. Avoid cutting hard items such as bones, cartilage and frozen food. Store the knife in a knife block, on a magnetic knife rack or in a sheath to protect the blade.

Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.

Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.