Description & specifications
Shun Kagerou is KAI's newest high-end series, awarded the Red Dot Award 2025. Kagerou — the Japanese word for the heat haze that shimmers above flames — is reflected in the blade's pattern: the upper half is mirror-polished, while 71 layers of Damascus steel ripple along the edge like a veil of heat.
The 100mm paring knife is the smallest and most precise knife in the series. It is ideal for peeling, trimming and detailed work held in the hand, where control and sharpness are paramount. The blade combines flexible VG-2 steel with hard VG-10 steel in 71 layers, producing an edge that holds over time. The grey-black Pa
| Type | Paring knife 10 cm |
| Forging & steel | VG-10 / VG-2, 71 lag damascus |
| Grind | Standard slebet |
| Handle type | Vestlig |
| Rustfri | Yes |
| Hardness | 61 HRC |
| Skæftemateriale | Pakkawood, grå-sort |
| Længde | 10 cm |
| Height | Information mangler |
| Weight | 98 g |
| Spine thickness at handle | Information mangler |
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Maintenance & use
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.
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