Samura Kaiju Knife Set, 3 pcs
SKU: SKJ-0220
€108,99
VAT included
The edge, in numbers
Three core knives for everyday prep: 78 mm paring, 150 mm utility and 209 mm chef's knife. Hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blades (58–59 HRC) and Pakka wood handles.
- Blade material
- AUS-8
- Hardness
- 58–59 HRC
- Edge type
- Double-bevel edge
The details
A closer look
The Samura Kaiju knife set brings together three core kitchen knives: a 78 mm paring knife, a 150 mm utility knife and a 209 mm chef's knife. Between them, they cover everyday prep, from peeling fruit and cutting cheese and sausage to chopping vegetables, slicing meat and portioning fish. All three share hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blades and Pakka wood handles.
Blade and steel
Each blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. That is a practical hardness for daily cooking: the edges hold up well to regular prep, and you can bring them back on a whetstone without much effort.
The hammered finish gives the blades the lunar pattern of the Kaiju series, and the small dimples help food come away from the blades as you cut. Every knife has a polished double-bevel edge with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Because the edges are ground on both sides, they are straightforward to keep in shape with a honing rod and a whetstone.
Handle and balance
All three knives have handles of dense Pakka wood in a classic shape. They resist moisture as well as odours. Together, the three knives have a net weight of 336 g.
Best uses
- Peeling, trimming and slicing fruit and vegetables with the paring knife
- Cutting cheese, sausage and bread with the utility knife
- Slicing smaller fruit and vegetables with the utility knife
- Chopping vegetables and slicing boneless meat with the chef's knife
- Cutting and portioning fish with the chef's knife
What's in the set
- Paring knife 78 mm
- Utility knife 150 mm
- Chef's knife 209 mm
Care and sharpening
Rinse the knives with hot water before first use, then wash them by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe them dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knives should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave meat with bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Store the knives in a brush block or knife holder where the blades do not touch metal items.
About the Kaiju series
The Kaiju series takes its name from the giant monsters of Japanese myth and pairs hammered, lunar-pattern blades with Pakka wood handles, in two lines with and without a bolster. This set belongs to the standard line without a bolster and, like all SAMURA knives, comes with a 2-year warranty.
Key features
- Paring knife 78 mm, utility knife 150 mm, chef's knife 209 mm
- Hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blades, 58–59 HRC
- Polished double-bevel edge on all three knives
- Dense, moisture-resistant Pakka wood handles
- 336 g total net weight, 2-year warranty
Specifications
Technical details
| Series | Kaiju |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Paring knife, Utility knife, Chef knife |
| Purpose | Meat, Fish, Vegetables & fruits, Bread, Cheese, Sausage |
| Net weight | 336 g |
| Blade material | AUS-8 stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–59 HRC |
| Steel layers | 1 |
| Blade finish | Hammered |
| Edge type | Double-bevel edge |
| Handle material | Pakka wood |
| Number of pieces | 3 |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Package dimensions | 39.4 × 34 × 3.5 cm |
| SKU | SKJ-0220 |
| EAN | 4751029320674 |
Specifications: SAMURA product data
Care & sharpening
Keep it sharp
- Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
- Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
- Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
- Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
- Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
- Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
- Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
- Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.
Care and keep
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What steel is the Samura Kaiju Knife Set, 3 pcs made of?
The blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC.
What kind of edge does it have?
Edge type: Double-bevel edge.
How do I keep it sharp?
Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board.
How fast is delivery, and can I return it?
Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.
Four reasons to choose SAMURA
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Ultra-sharp from the first cut
Steel guideJapanese-grade AUS-8, AUS-10, VG-10 and Damascus steels, hardened to 58–61 HRC and sharpened to a razor-sharp, precise edge.
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