Bread knife SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER 23 cm, KAI

Product detailed description

When a chef who has spent years in professional kitchens is involved in the development of knives, you expect a slightly different result than from a purely design-led project. SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER is built on combining real-world experience with Japanese KAI production. It is a collaboration between two worlds that have plenty to say when it comes to knives.

Main advantages:

• KAI SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER is a premium handcrafted Japanese range designed with the demands of professional chefs in mind - combining a hard VG-MAX core, Damascus construction, a functional hammered finish, and a precisely balanced handle made of brown pakkawood.
• Tim Mälzer is a German professional chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and well-known television personality who helped design this range with an emphasis on the needs of professional kitchens.
• The blade features three distinctly different zones: the upper section with a Tsuchime hammered finish, a fine matte Damascus pattern in the middle, and a highly polished cutting edge, giving the entire knife a technically sophisticated and unmistakable look.
• The Tsuchime hammered finish is not just decorative - the small dimples create air pockets during slicing, which help to reduce food sticking to the blade surface.
• The core of the blade consists of VG-MAX steel with a hardness of 61 ±1 HRC, which forms the foundation for high sharpness and excellent edge retention during regular use.
• The VG-MAX core is surrounded on each side by 32 layers of Damascus steel, so the blade combines a very hard cutting edge with a multi-layered construction that gives it flexibility and the signature SHUN pattern.
• The Bread knife TDM-1705 features a 23 cm long blade and is designed for bread with a firm crust and soft interior, where you need to cleanly penetrate the surface without unnecessarily compressing the crumb.
• The special KAI serrated edge easily bites into bread, baguettes, and other baked goods, and the long blade allows for smooth, continuous cuts across the entire loaf.
• The serrated edge is designed to cut efficiently without the need to apply significant pressure to the knife, helping to preserve the shape and structure of the bread.
• The knife is handcrafted in Japan and belongs to the premium segment of the KAI range, where, alongside sharpness itself, balance, surface finish, and comfort during prolonged use are also key focuses.
• The medium brown pakkawood handle is symmetrical, making it suitable for both right- and left-handed users, and its subtle wood grain contrasts beautifully with the distinctively textured blade.
• A bull's head is engraved on the end of the handle - the personal symbol of Tim Mälzer and the hallmark of the entire SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER range.
• The full tang running through the handle increases the stability of the entire construction and helps create a balanced whole that feels secure and predictable during long strokes.
• The seamless transition between the blade and the handle makes holding the knife close to the blade more comfortable and provides better control when making longer cuts.
• The 12.5 cm long handle provides plenty of room for a secure grip and beautifully balances the long blade designed for smooth slicing of bread.
• A weight of 230 g gives the TDM-1705 a pleasant stability during use, while the knife remains easy to control even when slicing larger loaves.
• The TDM-1705 is designed mainly for those moments when you want to cut cleanly through a firm crust without squashing the soft center - the long blade and serrated edge are built precisely for this type of task.
• KAI does not treat blades as just another catalogue item - for over a century, they have been developing expertise in cutting edges across kitchen, industrial, and other specialized blades.

Additional information:

• blade length: 23 cm
• handle length: 12.5 cm
• blade material: VG-MAX steel core, 32 layers of Damascus steel on each side
• steel hardness: 61 ±1 HRC
• handle material: pakkawood
• not dishwasher safe

Caring for your KAI SHUN PREMIER TIM MÄLZER knife:

• Wash the knife by hand in warm water with a mild detergent and dry it immediately after washing.
• Do not put it in the dishwasher, as high temperatures and harsh detergents can damage both the blade and the handle, shortening the lifespan of the edge.
• Ideally, cut on a wooden or plastic chopping board. Glass, stone, ceramics and metal can dull or damage the edge more quickly.
• Do not use the knife on bones, frozen food, or for prying, twisting or other rough handling of the blade.
• After cutting acidic or salty foods, rinse and dry the knife as soon as possible.
• To restore sharpness, it is best to use a water sharpening stone suitable for Japanese knives.
• Store the knife so that the edge does not come into contact with other metal objects – for example, in a block, on a magnetic strip or with a protective blade cover.
• Do not leave the pakkawood handle wet or submerged in water for a long time; always dry it thoroughly after washing.