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Core Chef Knife 8-inch VG-10 67 layers Damascus Ambidextrous (Hammered VG-10 Blade, Ebony wood handle-upgraded version)

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Blade Material VG-10 Japanese Super Steel
Brand KAN
Color Black
Handle Material Stainless Steel,Steel,Wood,Wood Handle
Blade Edge Double-beveled

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  • NOTE: This knife is the upgraded, VG-10 version of the KAN Core chef knife.
  • HARD & STRONG: The core of the 7.9-inch (200mm) KAN Core chef knife is Japanese special steel VG-10. The special makeup of VG-10 allows for a high hardness (60 HRC) without becoming brittle. This means our blade can take a very sharp edge and retain it for a long time, yet it also avoids chipping easily. This core is clad by 66 layers of Damascus stainless steel, giving it strength, corrosion resistance, as well as a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pattern.
  • BALANCED: We balanced our knives right at the pinch point, so you intuitively use a blade grip (much safer, and much better control). Meticulously weighted, this knife helps you avoid hand fatigue from excessive pushing and excessive weight.
  • BEAUTIFUL: The Damascus pattern, hammered finish, and a beautiful dark ebony wood handle all combine to create a work of art you'll be proud to have in your kitchen.
  • PRECISION-MADE: We put a lot of care into creating this knife. We strongly recommend that you care for it by always hand-washing and drying it immediately after.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to hold
5.0
4.8
4.7
5.0
4.8
Comfort
4.9
5.0
5.0
4.6
Value for money
4.7
4.5
4.3
4.9
Giftable
4.8
4.3
5.0
Ergonomic
5.0
5.0
4.6
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blade edge
Double-beveled
Plain
Hollow
Plain
Plain
blade material
VG-10 Japanese Super Steel
Alloy Steel
Japanese High Carbon Stainless Steel (VG10 Core)
High Carbon Stainless Steel, High Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel
High carbon stainless steel VG10
Alloy Steel VG-10 Super damascus steel
blade length
8 inches
6 inches
210 millimeters
8 inches
8 inches
8 inches
blade color
Silver
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Luxury Silver
Damascus Steel Nature Pattern
Silver
Damascus Steel
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Wood
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
469 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, quality, appearance, balance, and comfort of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's razor sharp out of the box, an awesome workhorse knife that can handle pretty much every task, and that it feels good in the hands. They appreciate the value, weight, and ease of use.

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97 customers mention97 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's razor sharp out of the box, sharper than their Mac knives, and perfectly weighted. The knife maneuvers well and is easily sharpened on a diamond steel. It is comfortable to use and makes small, uniform slices from a cherry tomato.

"I love this knife. Great steel. Razor blade sharp out of the box. Very hard edge. Comfortable to hold. Good weight and balance...." Read more

"...It is amazingly sharp out of the box and seems to hold the edge at least for the time I've used it...." Read more

"...Again... check out the pics! I made small, uniform slices from a cherry tomato! What the what?! Blown away. And the bread? Same thing...." Read more

"...The knife is well balanced, maneuvers well, and is easily sharpened on my diamond steel...." Read more

79 customers mention76 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it has great steel, the blade and handle are perfectly seamed, and it can handle pretty much every job. Customers also appreciate the toughness and resiliency of a softer steel, but the edge retention of softer.

"I love this knife. Great steel. Razor blade sharp out of the box. Very hard edge. Comfortable to hold. Good weight and balance...." Read more

"...I'll update more after a few months but the quality of the knife speaks for itself...." Read more

"...you’ll love it- holds an edge so well- better than my shun- shockingly durable for all the abuse it takes in my house-..." Read more

"...It has the toughness and resiliency of a "softer" steel but the edge retention of any Super Steel, including the S30Vs I own. Fantastic knife...." Read more

59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is not only beautiful, but also perfect and sharp.

"...Beautiful is right. The 67 folded (?) layers on the knife aren’t super visible in the pics or from far away in person...." Read more

"...And comes in a gorgeous box perfect for gifting!I’ve got several co-workers who are foodies, and have given them as gifts...." Read more

"...The KAN Core Chef Knife is beautiful and functional in one package. From the Damascus Steel to the Ebony handle, I just love this knife...." Read more

"...The knife was in an extremely classy box befitting it’s quality and price. I hate to discard it, but it won’t make a good storage case for the knife...." Read more

55 customers mention55 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the balance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is perfectly balanced, designed to balance best with that hold, and that the balance in the hand is perfect.

"...Very hard edge. Comfortable to hold. Good weight and balance. I couldn't expect anything more." Read more

"...It feels better than the Wustoff it was replacing and in feels more balanced and natural in my hand than any other knife I've owned...." Read more

"...thing I wanted to see when I opened it was the claim that it was perfectly balanced...." Read more

"...The knife is well balanced, maneuvers well, and is easily sharpened on my diamond steel...." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers find the comfort of the kitchen knife to be great. They mention that it feels good in their hands, is easy to use, and has a great grip. This is the recommended grip for faster cutting with better control.

"...Great steel. Razor blade sharp out of the box. Very hard edge. Comfortable to hold. Good weight and balance. I couldn't expect anything more." Read more

"...vegetables and very thin slices while being easy to control and comfortable to hold" Read more

"...extremely sharp and holding that edge well, the knife is extremely comfortable to use and easy to control...." Read more

"...It feels great in the hand and is perfectly balanced at the pinch point. Comes in a nice box so it’s perfect for gifting...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is well worth the money, has great quality for the price, and feels and looks expensive.

"...After using the knife to cook a few meals, it is 100% worth it. This knife makes cooking fun...." Read more

"...This knife is well worth the investment for build quality, edge and ease of handling." Read more

"The Kan Core Knife is a bargain. Some years ago I purchased a hammered-blade knife while in Japan.Similar knives in Tokyo were $400 and up...." Read more

"...If Barney gets a pairer, I’ll be first in line to buy. Excellent buy in all respects." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the kitchen knife. They say it's perfectly weighted, and feels incredibly light in their hand. It's the sharpest and best weighteded knife they've ever used. It is great for sushi and meat. Customers also appreciate the heft and ease with which they can grab the knife.

"...Very hard edge. Comfortable to hold. Good weight and balance. I couldn't expect anything more." Read more

"...Stays sharp, weight is perfectly balanced towards the middle where I grip, top is rounded so it doesn't dig into my hands, curved slightly so I can..." Read more

"...The 15 degree edge is fantastic and it doesn’t feel unwieldy like my old knife, even though they were the same length...." Read more

"...This knife is incredibly nimble, lightweight, and the blade shape is excellent for several cutting and chopping tasks...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use. They mention it makes preparing food a very pleasant experience, is very sharp, and easy to handle. Customers also appreciate the build quality, edge, and ease of handling. The kitchen knife is beautiful and a joy to hold and work with, making working in the kitchen a delight. Customers find it comfortable to use and easy control.

"...The balance is spot on and the knife is easy to handle...." Read more

"...or cook my meals, but it’s definitely a game-changer in making cooking less of a chore. I love this knife!!" Read more

"...to cut matchsticks of vegetables and very thin slices while being easy to control and comfortable to hold" Read more

"...It felt natural to use and sliced and chopped protein and vegetables effortlessly. It was RAZOR sharp...." Read more

I’m in LOVE!
5 Stars
I’m in LOVE!
I HATE making dinner. It’s the worst. I’m actually not a bad cook, but I detest the chore of preparing meals. So *anything* that will make it easier is something to look at ...as long as it actually helps. With that in mind, I can’t say how much I love my new KAN knife. LOVE!! I thought I had a decent knife before. Pffft. Nope! The difference is insane. I had no idea how much of a strain it would take off meal prep. I’m going to sound like a huge nerd, but it makes cutting things up actually fun. Fun! Who knew??***BTW, I’m not getting compensated for this review. This is my honest opinion on a legit purchase.***Without further ado... the knife. I’m including a bunch of pics that I’ll reference. The first thing I wanted to see when I opened it was the claim that it was perfectly balanced. I tried the balance thing with my previous chef knife and it was so impossible I couldn’t believe it could be done. Well... see the pic. WOW! Next, a couple pics checking out the blade and the beautiful ebony handle. Beautiful is right. The 67 folded (?) layers on the knife aren’t super visible in the pics or from far away in person. I didn’t really expect it, nor is it the reason I bought the knife, but for anyone thinking the wavy lines are the most important thing you should be aware.I tested the knife on a few different mediums. The squash and zucchini were mostly for fun, and man, it was! It was like cutting through soft butter with a hot knife. Barely exerted any pressure to get thin, consistent slices. It was the same for sausage. Amazing! I’m not a bad cook, but I never went to school or anything. Here I was feeling like Rachel Ray!For me the biggest “tests” are on tomatoes and bread. I feel like those are the two most obnoxious things in the world to slice. Again... check out the pics! I made small, uniform slices from a cherry tomato! What the what?! Blown away. And the bread? Same thing. No squishing it down and sawing through. Unbelievable.I’m so thrilled with this knife. I went to the website and read everything about caring for it, plus all the extras on grip and safety. I learned a lot, and I think it’s especially great they included that. My kids laugh at me now getting all fancy in the kitchen. I don’t care, at least I’m having fun! It doesn’t plan or cook my meals, but it’s definitely a game-changer in making cooking less of a chore. I love this knife!!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
I HATE making dinner. It’s the worst. I’m actually not a bad cook, but I detest the chore of preparing meals. So *anything* that will make it easier is something to look at ...as long as it actually helps. With that in mind, I can’t say how much I love my new KAN knife. LOVE!! I thought I had a decent knife before. Pffft. Nope! The difference is insane. I had no idea how much of a strain it would take off meal prep. I’m going to sound like a huge nerd, but it makes cutting things up actually fun. Fun! Who knew??

***BTW, I’m not getting compensated for this review. This is my honest opinion on a legit purchase.***

Without further ado... the knife. I’m including a bunch of pics that I’ll reference. The first thing I wanted to see when I opened it was the claim that it was perfectly balanced. I tried the balance thing with my previous chef knife and it was so impossible I couldn’t believe it could be done. Well... see the pic. WOW! Next, a couple pics checking out the blade and the beautiful ebony handle. Beautiful is right. The 67 folded (?) layers on the knife aren’t super visible in the pics or from far away in person. I didn’t really expect it, nor is it the reason I bought the knife, but for anyone thinking the wavy lines are the most important thing you should be aware.

I tested the knife on a few different mediums. The squash and zucchini were mostly for fun, and man, it was! It was like cutting through soft butter with a hot knife. Barely exerted any pressure to get thin, consistent slices. It was the same for sausage. Amazing! I’m not a bad cook, but I never went to school or anything. Here I was feeling like Rachel Ray!

For me the biggest “tests” are on tomatoes and bread. I feel like those are the two most obnoxious things in the world to slice. Again... check out the pics! I made small, uniform slices from a cherry tomato! What the what?! Blown away. And the bread? Same thing. No squishing it down and sawing through. Unbelievable.

I’m so thrilled with this knife. I went to the website and read everything about caring for it, plus all the extras on grip and safety. I learned a lot, and I think it’s especially great they included that. My kids laugh at me now getting all fancy in the kitchen. I don’t care, at least I’m having fun! It doesn’t plan or cook my meals, but it’s definitely a game-changer in making cooking less of a chore. I love this knife!!
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