The Kai Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo Paring 90 mm is designed for users who do not have extensive cooking skills but want a reliable, safe, and effective tool for everyday tasks. With no pronounced tip and extremely balanced geometry, it is ideal for simple cutting tasks in the office or at home: preparing snacks, peeling apples, cutting avocados, spreading spreads, making sandwiches, and small pastry tasks.

Perfect for beginners, home cooks, and professional kitchens alike, it handles daily prep effortlessly without compromising precision or durability. Bartenders and mixologists will appreciate its precision for clean, aesthetic cuts on fruits and garnishes, where every detail matters.

BLADE SHAPE:

The hybrid blade combines the best features of a santoku and a petty knife, resulting in an elegant rectangular shape. Its compact shape and short length make it perfect for those who prefer a smaller knife without compromising usability or reliability. Lightweight and portable, it’s ideal for the kitchen, on vacation, aboard a sailboat, or at a picnic.

The compact blade of the Kai Shun Minamo ensures precise control and a comfortable grip, with a rounded tip and heel for maximum safety—perfect for effortless everyday cutting.

STEEL:

VG-XEOS is designed for high-performance cutting tools, delivering excellent sharpness, good edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It is an alloy that combines strong corrosion resistance with high hardness and wear durability. The blade hardness is approximately 62 HRC. The fine microstructure is achieved through a special melting method that improves wear resistance, strength, and quenching properties.

LAMINATION & FINISH:

The blade features a 32-layer san‑mai construction, with a VG-MAX steel core surrounded by 16 layers of softer stainless steel on each side. This lamination provides exceptional core strength while maintaining flexibility and protecting the outer layers, creating the signature wavy Damascus pattern. The polished choil and spine are smooth and free of sharp edges, ensuring comfortable and safe cutting even during extended use.

HANDLE:

A slim and elegant handle made of durable pakkawood provides a comfortable, stable grip for precise cuts and reliable, fast use. Resin in the wood improves moisture resistance and durability, while the integrated tang ensures excellent balance and prevents slipping during pinch-grip cutting.

SMITHY:

For over 115 years, KAI has combined centuries-old Japanese blacksmithing traditions with modern innovation, producing knives renowned for their precision, durability, and elegant design.