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Kai Housewares
Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years.
Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, cutlery accessories, and other fine products.
Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. With this long history of excellence, you can count on Kai products for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation— and outstanding value.
Steel Type High Carbon German German DIN1.4116 Japanese AUS6M Carbon Stainless Steel High Carbon Japanese Handle Molded Resin Molded Resin with Soft Grip Overlays Riveted POM Molded Resin Polypropylene Finish Hammered Hammered Half Hammered, Half Grazed Color Coated Grazed Finish 16 Degree Cutting Edge ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Kai Pure Komachi – Brilliant Colors, Sharp Performance
Color Coded with Molded Handles
Our Pure Komachi 2 knives come in a rainbow of colors and feature razor-sharp edges that cut cleanly and quickly. The molded handles are comfortable and ensure a secure grip for fast and easy food preparation. Each knife includes a color-matched sheath for safe and convenient storage.
Hand Sharpened Stainless Steel
Pure Komachi knives feature coated carbon stainless steel blades which is a colorful blade coating that is food safe. This also helps food release from the blade while resisting corrosion. Each knife is sharpened to the standard Japanese 16 degree cutting edge.
Made by Kai
Born in Seki City, Japan’s famous knife-making capital, the Kai name has meant quality for over 111 years. Today, Kai serves customers worldwide, providing beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories, and other fine products. Each Kai product is backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process.
Product information
Blade Material Stainless Steel Brand Kai Pure Komachi 2 Color Navy Handle Material Resin Handle,Stainless Steel Blade Edge Chef’s Knife Blade Length 8 Inches Item Weight 0.25 Pounds Blade Color Navy Blue Is Dishwasher Safe Yes Number of Pieces 1 Item Length 8 Inches Item Weight 4 ounces Department Unisex-Adult Manufacturer Kai ASIN B00IPOT5FY Country of Origin China Item model number AB5076 Customer Reviews Blade Material Stainless Steel
Brand Kai Pure Komachi 2
Color Navy
Handle Material Resin Handle,Stainless Steel
Blade Edge Chef’s Knife
Blade Length 8 Inches
Item Weight 0.25 Pounds
Blade Color Navy Blue
Is Dishwasher Safe Yes
Number of Pieces 1
Item Length 8 Inches
Item Weight 4 ounces
Department Unisex-Adult
Manufacturer Kai
ASIN B00IPOT5FY
Country of Origin China
Item model number AB5076
Best Sellers Rank #92,512 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #474 in Chef’s Knives
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available February 27, 2014
About this item JAPANESE CHEF’S KNIFE: The Kai PRO 8-inch Pure Komachi 2 Chef’s knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It’s ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more. WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be “rocked” through herbs and spices for a very fine mince. HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The hand-sharpened 16-degree single-beveled blade is razor sharp and made from food-safe coated carbon stainless steel. COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The molded resin handle is comfortable and offers a secure grip while cutting. The fun colors of Kai’s Pure Komachi 2 line are sure to brighten up any kitchen. BEAUTY, FUNCTION, EASE OF USE: Established in Seki City, Japan’s ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai PRO provides beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories and more to customers worldwide.
Add THE must-have all-around food prep knife to your collection with the Kai PRO 8-inch Pure Komachi 2 Chef’s Knife. This Japanese knife features a large blade with plenty of cutting length so you can tackle larger foods with ease. The belly curve makes it simple to perform rocking cuts for processing herbs and smaller foods quickly. The Pure Komachi 2 Chef’s Knife features a hand-sharpened 16-degree single-beveled blade that’s razor sharp and made from food-safe coated carbon stainless steel. The molded resin handle is comfortable and offers a secure grip while cutting. The fun color of this knife is sure to brighten up any kitchen. Originally established in Seki City, Japan’s ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai PRO, from the makers of Shun, has provided customers worldwide with high-quality, innovative products for more than 111 years. Today, Kai creates beautiful cutlery, accessories, and more backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. From our commercial-grade Kai PRO series designed to bring professional-level performance to any kitchen, to our Pure Komachi 2 line of colorful, fun-to-use kitchen knives, our products are designed to enhance daily life. Count on Kai for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation, and outstanding value.
Atlaris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s a budget home cook knife. Dont expect it to work harder than you so for dinner.
Price is fantastic. It is thin. She feels cheap but she works hard.
johnboy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
lightweight & a good deal. This is my 3rd purchase because I …
These knives are sharp,lightweight & a good deal. This is my 3rd purchase because I love them. I gave two as gifts.
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smk –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Slides through tomatoes like butter.
Super sharp! Love it. Great value!
kat –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy two at a time
Get one for every chef you know
Doug –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Very sharp and so far rust free (3 month). I trust kershaw quality and these are no different.
Mia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Caution! Razor sharpe blade.
Chopping fruits and vegetables were never easier to do.
Samuel Friedlein –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I can’t think of a better value under 30$
these knives are incredibly sharp for the money, I can’t think of a better value under 30$.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s bigger than I thought it would be. Mine …
It’s bigger than I thought it would be. Mine here at home is a size smaller. It will work perfectly for my nephew.
Jason –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes it really nice to have a knife that the sheath stays on …
Purchased to take on my sailing trip. Makes it really nice to have a knife that the sheath stays on really well
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Family –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these knives
Love these knives
fieldingmelish –
2.0 out of 5 stars
a real dullard
Very disappointed because this knife, for me at least, does NOT hold an edge. Became dull quickly, after light use. I have had to sharpen it by hand, but far sooner than should have been necessary.
Nurse Elaine –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for small hands
Stays sharp, easy to hold. My favorite knife. I have a hundred some dollar knife I don’t use because I prefer my Kai knife. What else can I say.
schop –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic knife that has proven its worth.
I bought this knife a few years ago as a Christmas present for my brother. It is everyone’s go to knife and remains very sharp. I love the color coating. It has been such a great knife that I bought myself one after this last visit with my bro. It is a perfect size.
Cameron –
3.0 out of 5 stars
For light jobs
I bought Pure Komachi knives because I had gotten the same brand at Costco. However it was Pure Komachi HD I had previously bought and the ones from Amazon PK2 do not seem to be as high of quality. They don’t hold a sharp edge as long. When I do big jobs like cutting a lot of meat I sometimes have to stop and resharpen. It’s a good everyday knife for light cutting but not good for heavier jobs.
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Ryan S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp and great
I love that this has a case and that it’s a fun color. My old knives just weren’t sharp any more, even after sharpening. Got this as our main go-to kitchen knife and it works great. I don’t have to worry about throwing it in a drawer because of the case. Quality plastic and metal. Been using it for over a month and really, really enjoy using it.
DN –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just OUTSTANDING!
What a fantastic kitchen knife! If I could only have one, this KAI would be in the running. It is that good, and that versatile. I got the blue one. Thin! You can’t do better than this at twice the price at a store. I have Al Mars, Forschners, Bokers, Burgvogels, and Wusthofs. This KAI keeps up with all of them.
Lauren –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glorious cutting for a year or so
I absolutely love these knives. I just bought a new one after my first stopped cutting well. Here’s the thing, these knives are fabulous for a year or so – they cut so quickly and smoothly it makes you want to find things to cut! But these are not forever knives. For the price, I’m ok with buying a new one every few years.
4 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great chefs knife
I love loves love these knives. This is the larger chef knife that is great for cutting watermelons and other larger items. Glides through with no effort at all. The ceramic coating is awesome. I like the santoku or 6” version better for every day use. They are very sharp, so be careful if you are used to thicker dull knife.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this knife
Replacing old knife, I use everyday. Love the sizeable handle
Almeda Roth –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice lightweight chef’s knife
I was looking for a lightweight basic chef’s knife for my mom, who retired into an RV and can’t have a lot of super heavy stuff. Plus I think a heavier knife is harder for her with arthritis. This is half the weight of the others I tried, nice shape to the handle, blade seems good. The color is cute, too.
Hercule –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent knife
Nicely made and so sharp you can shave with it. Be very careful using it, if it slips, it can cut the tip of the fingers clear off. I really like this knife. Cannot go wrong with the price.
Richard –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best knife I own!
This knife is the best and sharpest knife I own. I love that it has a sheath, but I’m super impressed with the edge. I sharpen my kitchen knives on a regular basis but I never had to sharpen this knife. I love it.
GoCanes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great quality and value
Live these knives, they keep a razors edge with little effort and are well made. I have to very expensive knives that I always tend to pass up and stick with the Komachi.
Erin –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp, budget friendly
Love this sharp little knife.
CaptMark –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great knife for the money
Surprisingly good knife for the money. Much better than knives I have that are much more expensive
Kindle Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good cheap knife
Nice and sharp, nice curve to the blade, solid comfortable handle. Easy to slice up larger cuts of meat, and easy to chop up veggies. Will see how the edge holds up over time.
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Smiles –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love These Knives
We now have 3 of these (brand of) knives and love them. They hold their sharp edge very well and even slice through tomatoes with ease (without crushing the insides). Make fine, even cuts; fantastic for thinly slicing jalapenos and other peppers (which we like to use as garnish). Go through onion like butter. Highly recommend.
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Steven nunes –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Nice product v
Greeneyes2u –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This knife is the best! I always have trouble trying to find a …
Wow! This knife is the best! I always have trouble trying to find a sharp knife, but for the money, I am quite impressed with this knife! Very sharp! Very happy with this purchase.
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Martin H. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp
Purchased as a gift for our son. He loves it.
RickDebbie71 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes lovely smooth cuts on my cp soap
Super duper knife! I bought it for cutting homemade soap and it is the perfect knife for the job.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
and i think these are just as good a knife at a very low price
We have a 8 piece set of these knives and this is just a addition to our set Many years ago we bought Hinkels at a very high price, and i think these are just as good a knife at a very low price. We never put these in a dishwasher and they are serving us very well.
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J. Lee –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value for price, but mind the finish
Repetitive sharpening will chip the finish off, just keep an eye out when you sharpen to not scuff the finish.
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HK&RF –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good camp kitchen addition
Purchased this as a camp kitchen knife because of it’s weight and it’s clip-on sheath. Used infrequently, it has held us well and suited our needs.
Esteban –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dependable Sharp Chef’s Knife
I really love this Komachi 2 Chef’s knife. It is razor sharp and makes quick work if slicing and dicing onions, tomatoes etc. I also purchased the knife sharpener and it’s been great for keeping a sharp edge in all my Komachi2 knives.
Amy Duong –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great knife for everyday use.
I pursued this as a replacement for a 15 year old knife. I could not be happier with the performance of this knife. It’s lightweight and super sharp so it makes cuttings vegetables and even meats a breeze.
DV –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Knife in Kitchen
Dont laugh I look forward to cook coz I will chopping onions & veggies with this Knife. Its so easy and chops fine. Makes my life so easy. LOVE IT. Nice to have the safety cover with kids around.
HLS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
I purchased this knife to cut raw meats for meal prepping and it works great. Makes meal prepping less of a daunting task now that I don’t have to fight with cutting slippery chicken. This knife glides right through and saves time.
IG –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Knife
I had the same knife for many years. Got another one so I can have an extra. I like the thin blade and its ability to hold an edge. Very lightweight.
whatzthepoint –
5.0 out of 5 stars
and everyone can’t believe how great the knife is
This is my second Chef’s Knife of this brand. It beats out the $150-200 chef’s knives I’ve purchased in the past. I also get them as gifts now, and everyone can’t believe how great the knife is. I rarely need to sharpen it. It is very high quality.
Alyssha McClendon –
3.0 out of 5 stars
It’s an okay knife. Need to be sharpened often
After the first 3 uses of this knife I had to sharpen it. It’s a decent knife for the price. However it doesn’t stay sharp for very long.
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Irma –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very sharp! Great knife
I really like this knife, but you have to be extremely careful that you don’t cut yourself because it’s nice and sharp.
Jonathan Selnes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good starter knife for easier cutting foods.
For the price it’s legit. It doesn’t have a lot of durability to it and could snap with it’s thin weaker design . Still pretty sharp.
Yvonne Crispell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great knife
I love this knife. it stays sharp. i give it as gifts.
J DiMarco –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful chef’s knife
This is a wonderful chef’s knife. FIne steel, excellent handle shape, easy to sharpen.This is the best $10 chefs knife on Earth. The plastic sheath is also awesome.
Jessica Warren –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great knife
This knife is fantastic. Works great, feels great, very lightweight. Excellent product for this price.
brittany stroup –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good overall
Bought it for cutting fruit at the bar I work at, got dull quickly, but you get what you pay for
Discerning –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lightweight, durable, sharp and affordable
This brand of knives is really fabulous. So sharp, not heavy but still does the job. Easy to clean and store. Be certain not to wash in the dishwasher. Sharpen as needed.
M.Putman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job… well!
Great knife.. buying a second because it works very well and is $6 so yeah.5 stars!
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DGear –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite knife right here
Favorite knife right here. Not too expensive and pretty good quality. Sharp as anything too!! Bought one for the office I loved it so much
SkyMtn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent knife at an excellent price.
This is not an expensive knife. You wouldn’t confuse this with a $100 knife, but this knife surprised me with its quality. It is beautiful, functional, well designed, well made, and it ‘feels right.’ It is a Kai ‘Pure Komachi’ knife and Kai knives are reported to be very popular in Japan. Kai knives are usually manufactured in Japan, but this knife was manufactured by Kai, in China. Kai makes both Stamped knives and Forged knives and they also make a whole range of very expensive but very well respected professional knives.A quick test that I perform on my knives, is to see how well they shave the hair on my arms. Some blades are never sharp enough. Some will shave, but only with extra pressure. This shaved extremely easily and smoothly. Very nice. Then, later, in using it, it quickly became clear that this is not only the sharpest knife I own, it is possibly the sharpest knife I have EVER owned. And I own a lot of knives!Being a Japanese style, the blade is thin and strong and high quality. It is a stamped blade, but that helps it to be thin enough to slide easily through vegetables. The edge is sharpened to a 16 degree angle, which is a traditional Japanese angle, and this might explain the difficulty that some people have when they have tried to sharpen this. Most ‘mechanical sharpeners’ are set at a 22 or 24 degree angle, which is not right for these. And most instruction videos for using a sharpening steel will also teach you to use a 22 to 23 degree angle, and that is not going to be efficient for this knife. You are going to sharpen them best by learning Japanese sharpening techniques and using a whetstone. Learning how to use a good quality honing rod (sharpening steel) at the proper angle will help keep them sharp, too. If you learn to use a sharpening rod and can train yourself to use it at the 16 degree angle, then, to keep it super sharp, you only need a few passes of the blade on the sharpening steel every week or so. Learning to use a honing rod is something I highly recommend. You can buy them inexpensively, but once you learn to use it correctly, you can keep ALL your knives sharp and it is very easy to use. (I do have to admit that I had to practice for several months before I got very good at it. I bought jeweler’s loupe’s to look at the edge, and other things. Family made fun of me for having knives on my lap and a honing rod in my hand to sharpen them while we watched TV. I don’t think the instruction videos online do a good job teaching honing rod use. First, there are probably at least 8 different ways you can hold the rod and move the knife, and different people all use different techniques. Second, you need to figure out how to hold the knife at various angles on the rod, and then learn what it feels like when you finally start hitting the proper edge angle. That is the key.)I have read in 2 or 3 places that the steel in this knife is 420J2, though I am unable to verify this from the manufacturer. 420J2 is very durable and is reported to have excellent hardening characteristics and to sharpen very well. Wikipedia says 420J2 reaches a Rockwell Hardness of approximately 57. In addition, 420J2 is also one of the most corrosion resistant steels, especially in salt water, and it is also commonly used in high end razor blades and in surgical scalpels.Someone commented that they prefer their ceramic knives. Well, I have half a dozen ceramic kitchen knives, including chef’s knives in this size, and I like them a lot. But this knife surpasses all of them. If you ever get a ceramic knife, you will notice that, even with the most careful use, the edge soon starts to break and develops scallops and divots, since the ceramic knife is hard, but quite brittle, and also not very strong. That is okay. I got a diamond electric knife sharpener and then a ceramic honing steel and a diamond honing steel and I keep them very sharp. But I am convinced that this is a significantly better overall blade.You would have difficulty beating this knife at this price, especially if you want a double beveled Japanese knife. If you are interested then don’t hesitate to buy it. And keep the information on hand. I think you will be wanting more. They make great gifts for anyone you know who likes to cook. At this price I couldn’t resist and I already bought a half dozen more to give as gifts.
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monica –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best knives
I love this brand of knives. Super affordable and great quality
jevon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good cheap knife
I like the edge and the knife stays sharp , will be need to be sharpened outta the packet but other than that perfect
Happy Shopper –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp Kitchen Knives
These are sturdy, well made knives. Some have blades that can be easily sharpened with a kitchen steel and they stay really sharp if you do not put them in the dishwasher. Our office staff loves them so much that the staff has asked that a new knife be part of their annual holiday gift – so over the years they can collect a set of all the knives. We are on year 6 and the year 1 knives are still in service and going strong! Don’t be misled by the low price and assuming that they not good knives – they are worth more than you will pay for them.
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Cindy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Sharp, east to clean. I plan to purchase more of these
Hathi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good knife
Had one of these in a set for years and left it behind at a potluck. This is a great replacement. Easy to hold and use. Cuts great. Easy to sharpen when needed and holds its edge for a good amount of time. Great for cutting meat – I use mine to make jerky, prep chicken and beef and pork. Also nice for veggies. All around a nice knife and glad to have it.
Ruby Pyle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp!
Incredibly sharp knife. Needs only occasional re-edging with a honing rod, rather than a full sharpening with a whetstone. I like it better than my expensive forged steel knives.
Shonda C.Shonda C. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE!!!!
Love. This. Knife! It arrived razor sharp – and I put a steel to it and it’s noe classified as LETHAL! No food product can best it! Slices like butter. The lightweight balance makes chopping fast, uniform and effortless! I did a brunoise on the toughest vegetables and this knife was Javkie Chan all day! I am very pleased with this knife. The knife guard it comes with allows me to store it easily without worry about damage. This is a worthy purchase. Get one!!!
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Chris G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great knife
Been using this knife for about 4 months and it works great.
J. Samuel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this knife.
The only reason I ordered this knife is because I thought I’d somehow lost my 4-year old six-inch chef’s knife from the same brand, and by the time I found it (It somehow fell into a discarded pizza box) this was basically already on my doorstep and it’d be way too much effort to send it back considering I didn’t pay a whole lot to begin with. I’m glad I kept it because I use this bigger knife a lot more, but both are great and still going strong and my old one I only had to sharpen every couple of months. Obviously the big brand knives are better, but as a basic starter knife and for the price I have zero complaints!