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Details
Specifications
- Model: KE-5M
- Series: Kawashima
- Includes: 8-inch Chef’s Knife (KE-04); 10-inch Slicer (KE-07); 6-inch Utility Knife (KE-02); 3.5-inch Paring Knife (KE-01); acacia magnet block
- Steel: Takefu san mai SG2 powdered steel core, clad in stainless steel
- Hardness: 64 HRC, per Messermeister
- Edge: 15°, water stone finished; flat grind; ambidextrous
- Blade finish: Satin and blasted
- Handle: Walnut Pakkawood with brass bolster
- Knives made in: Seki, Japan
- Warranty: Messermeister Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship
The Kawashima Line
| Knife | Blade | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Paring Knife | 3.5 in. | Peeling, trimming, garnish |
| Utility Knife | 6 in. | Slicing meats, prepping produce |
| Nakiri | 6.5 in. | Vegetables |
| Chef’s Knife | 8 in. | All-purpose |
| Slicer | 10 in. | Brisket, prime rib, fish |
| 5-Piece Magnet Block Set | Set | Chef’s, slicer, utility and paring knives |
For how each shape is used, see our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide.
Care
Kawashima knives are not dishwasher safe. Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent and dry immediately. The thin, hard edge should be kept off bones, frozen food and glass or stone cutting surfaces. Suncraft, which makes knives in Seki, notes that a brass bolster takes on a patina over time.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | No |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | No |
| Blade Width (inches) | No |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | SG2 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 65 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Walnut Pakkawood |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | No |
| Brand | Suncraft |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | KE-5M |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | KE-5M |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1,200.00 |
