Paring knife Samura Kaiju SKJ-0011, AUS-8, 78 mm, China

Paring knife Samura Kaiju SKJ-0011, AUS-8, 78 mm, China

Paring knife Samura Kaiju SKJ-0011 with a 78 mm blade. Steel: AUS-8, hardness 58 HRC, wood handle. Japanese AUS-8 stainless: holds an edge longer than most European knives, easy to hone and corrosion resistant.

Best for

• peeling vegetables and fruit in hand
• small cuts, removing eyes and seeds
• decorative cutting

Specifications

• Series: Kaiju
• Steel: AUS-8
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 78 mm
• Handle: wood
• Brand country: China
• SKU: SKJ-0011

AUS-8 steel: what to know

AUS-8 is a Japanese stainless steel by Aichi Steel with about 0.75% carbon, 14% chromium plus molybdenum and vanadium. Vanadium refines the grain, so the edge is even and takes a keen sharpening.

• Hardness: 58-59 HRC in kitchen knives.
• Sharpness and edge retention: Holds an edge longer than most European knives but less than VG-10 or powder steels. At home it usually needs honing every 2-4 weeks.
• Corrosion resistance: High, handles moisture and acidic food well as long as the knife is not left wet.
• Sharpening: Sharpens fast and is forgiving. 15-18° per side, a 1000 grit stone for sharpening and 3000-6000 for polishing.

We will pick stones for this steel or sharpen the knife at the NOJARO sharpening service.

Care

Hand wash and dry immediately, keep out of the sink and dishwasher, cut on wood or plastic boards, store on a magnetic strip or in a block.

Why buy at NOJARO

Official warranty, inspection before shipping, delivery across Ukraine and advice from people who work with knives and sharpening every day.

Compare with other paring knives, or all Samura knives. When the edge gets dull, the NOJARO sharpening service will restore it, and for home touch-ups we will pick whetstones.