Kai Shun Premier Minamo

Kai Shun Premier Minamo

The Shun Premier Minamo series is an supremely attractive and unique addition to the elite class of the Shun Premier series knives. The series combines Japanese and European themes in a particularly artistic way. Tim Mälzer came up with the concept to create a hybrid of the traditional Japanese Santoku knife and the classic European chef's knife.

This merger formed the basis for three unique blade forms. The series is distinguished by its exceptionally pure form language. The combination of a black handle and a uniquely designed blade adorned with a fine Damascus grain gives each knife a wholly unique appearance. The name of the series comes from the fine grain, which resembles the surface of water rippling in the rain (Japanese: Minamo). The blade's structure, which consists of a rigid core surrounded by a subtly gorgeous Damascus steel, offers maximum sharpness, long-lasting cutting capacity, and optimal performance.

The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo series got both the Red Dot Award in 2018 and the German Design Award in 2019.