Kin Knives From Japan, Kin Japanese Knives

Kin Carbon Steel Knives Carbon steel is the material that all knives were originally made from. The reason for this was that it is easy to sharpen and achieves a very sharp edge. In recent years, knives have mainly been made out of a single piece of stainless steel. This method of production is not the best way to make a knife, but manufacturers favour this material as it is a simple construction and makes a shiny knife. Carbon steel knives will oxidise and discolour. This is not a fault, it is a nature of the material. Carbon steel knives can be sharpened to a razor edge. They must be dried after use and periodically they will need cleaning with lemon juice and a light scouring pad. Traditionally, they are treated after use with camelia oil which inhibits the oxidation process. If the fact that carbon steel requires a little bit more maintenance is of concern, then a laminated or folded steel knife should be considered. The ranges of Carbon Steel Kin Knives we offer are: Traditional, Sanjo, Shirasagi, Kobe and Kataba. Usually despatched within 5 - 7 days. Free delivery to most UK postcodes

Kin Folded Steel Knives A folded steel knife is a knife with a blade that is constructed of many layers. The Sekisou, Suminagashi, Tanaka and Mokume knives have folded steel blades. This construction is called damascus steel. The layers have been heated folded and hammered many times. In the same way that the laminated steel knives have a different cutting steel core, the folded steel blades also have a central core of cutting steel. The precise make up of the blades in these ranges is detailed in the knife descriptions. The reason that the Japanese make knives in this fashion is that it creates a beautiful blade, a strong blade and a blade with the best performing steel in the core. These knives are not carbon steel knives and therefore do not require oiling. The ranges of Folded Steel Kin Knives we offer are: Sekisou, Suminagashi, Tanaka and the stunning Mokume knives. Usually despatched within 5 - 7 days. Free delivery to most UK postcodes

Kin Laminated Steel Knives A laminated steel knife blade is a blade that is constructed with three layers of steel. The outside layers are stainless steel, but the core is a slightly different alloy that is better suited for cutting and sharpening. The Nashiji and Professional ranges have laminated steel blades. A laminated steel blade is, by definition, stronger than a single piece construction and also allows a better steel to be introduced to the core. These knives are much easier to sharpen than a single piece, stainless steel knife. These knives are not carbon steel knives and therefore do not require oiling. The ranges of Laminated Steel Kin Knives we offer are: Nashiji and Professional. Usually despatched within 5 - 7 days. Free delivery to most UK postcodes

Sharpeners for Kin Knives Kin Knives should only ever be sharpened on a flat sharpening stone, benchsteel or, better still, a sharpening cone. By keeping the knife vertical and wiping it across and down the cone, the angle is automatically correct (see instructions on sharpening). The flat stones all work equally well, although we prefer the ceramic stone as it is used dry and does not wear out. Diamond and water stones need lubricating with water and water stones will eventually wear. Usually despatched within 5 - 7 days. Free delivery to most UK postcodes