Kai Shun Premier Tim Malzer Minamo Series 7 Inch Damascus Steel Santoku Knife

The Shun Minamo Series forms an exquisitely elegant and individual addition to the premium class of the Shun Premier Series of knives. The combination of black handle with a specially designed blade embellished with a fine Damascus grain makes every knife an entirely unique object. The series name originates from this fine grain, which is reminiscent of water's surface rippling in the rain. The blades structure, composed of a hard core, and enveloped in flexible Damascus steel ensures the utmost sharpness, long-lasting cutting ability, and ideal performance. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo series won the reddot award 2018 and the German Design Award 2019.

• Extremely hard VG-MAX steel (61 (±1) HRC), wrapped in 32 layers of Damascus steel
• High-gloss finish completed with Damascus grain and symmetrical black pakkawood handle
• Forged tang ensures a perfect balance between blade and handle