Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef?s Meat Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KomachiBrand: Komachi
Model: AB5036
Product features:
- Japanese chef's knife; designed to cut and chop beef, pork, and poultry
- Constructed of high-carbon stainless steel; fluorinated-resin coating; full tang
- Ergonomically designed handle; made of high-tech Ionomer resin
- Colorful blade; unique see-through handle with fun-shaped cutouts
- Measures 11-1/2 by 2 by 3/4 inches; made in Japan
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef?s Meat Knife
Customer Review: Love this knife!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom bought me this knife over a year ago. I have owned and used the whole range of knives from uber expensive to super cheap. I have found that I do not like the weight of most higher end knives. It is just very tiresome for me to use them for extended periods. Before I got this knife, my fave's were the stainless ones that you can buy at most flea markets. I think the VA does or used to sell them as fundraisers. I still use those, but this one is my go to knife. I use it for everything.
I bought the sharpener that they sell for the above mentioned ss knives (5.00 at the flea market as well) and I regularly use it to keep this knife sharpened and ready to cut. It has never been so dull that it didn't cut well, I guess I just like the feeling of using a freshly sharpened knife!!
I haven't taken impeccable care of this knife. I have put it through the dishwasher. I have thrown it in the sink with other dirty dishes. I have taken it camping. The finish has warn off some, but mostly around the blade edge, and I am sure that's from me sharpening it so often. It is not peeling, just scratched and worn away from misuse. The way I see it is, it's just a 20.00 knife, easily replaceable if I damage it.
So basically, this knife is very durable, stays sharp, is lightweight, and I love it.
Like other reviewers said, it is NOT A TOY!!!! When I first got it, and it was pink, I thought it would be a joke of a knife. I stuck it in my knife canister on the counter. For some reason, every time I looked at it, I thought it was plastic. Cut myself on it a few times getting to other knives and when I first began using it because it just didn't look sharp. Now I know better.
UPDATE June 19, 2009
The finish on this knife started peeling like paint does when you use a paint remover. It began to flake off into food. So, since I am so attached to it, I tried spraying some Dawn Power Dissolve on it. I sprayed it on, let it soak, then took a copper "sponge" to it. After doing this a few times throughout the day, I now have a stainless blade and pink handle. No more flakes in our food and I still have my wonderful knife!!!
Description of Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef?s Meat Knife
Komachi translates to "an expression representing a beautiful intelligent lady". The Komachi lineup of knives from KAI are high quality knives that express a relaxed and confident attitude. These knives are very sharp and are perfect to use in the kitchen, backyard patio, at beach parties or mountain cabin retreats. Keep a couple sets handy for spontaneous weekend outings or the next big tailgating party. Multicolored handles differentiate the Bread knife from the Fish knife, Meat knife and the Vegetable knife. Komachi will brighten up any setting. Show your fun side with Komachi.Measuring 6-1/2 inches in length, the straight blade with a slightly curved tip of Komachi?s chef?s knife comfortably cuts meat of any variety. Whether cubing beef or dicing chicken, the sharp blade handles tough and moist pieces with ease. The knife hides whimsical, animal-shaped cutouts beneath its handle.
This unique collection--by renowned blade manufacturer KAI in Seki City, Japan--offers practical kitchen cutlery in cheerful colors. Durable, high-carbon, stainless-steel blades featuring a fluorinated-resin coating offer hygienic food handling. The lightweight knife does not have a bolster but feels balanced thanks to the full tang. Clear, Ionomer-resin handles in coordinating hues are ergonomically designed and fit comfortably in hand. Made in Japan and measuring 11-1/2 by 2 by 3/4 inches overall, this Chef?s knife is dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended. -- Amy Arnold
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