{"product_id":"kai-shun-classic-slicing-knife-18cm","title":"Kai Shun Classic Slicing Knife - 18cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic Slicing Knife is designed for creating clean, precise cuts of meat, poultry, and fish with minimal effort. Its 18cm blade features a VG-MAX steel core hardened to 60–61 HRC, delivering exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention. Clad in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the blade offers both strength and flexibility while showcasing a distinctive semi-gloss pattern. The slim profile allows for smooth, controlled slicing, making it ideal for achieving uniform, delicate cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic series unites centuries-old Japanese samurai blacksmithing traditions with modern, technically sophisticated manufacturing processes. Each knife is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a high-performance range designed to maintain sharpness over time. The layered Damascus construction not only enhances durability but also gives each blade a refined and elegant appearance, making it suitable for both professional and home kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKai is one of Japan’s most renowned knife makers, based in Seki City, a region celebrated for blade craftsmanship for over 700 years. Combining traditional expertise with modern innovation, Kai produces knives known for their precision, balance, and exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"product-table\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eShun Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eKnife\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSlicing Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e18cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kai Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57965504070016,"sku":"1218688","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5836\/1938\/files\/kai-shun-classic-slicing-knife-18cm.jpg?v=1777558613","url":"https:\/\/www.divertimenti.co.uk\/products\/kai-shun-classic-slicing-knife-18cm","provider":"Divertimenti Cookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}