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Kai Pure Komachi 2

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$76.07 - $99.99

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Type: Fine-edge blade kitchen knives

About - Kai Pure Komachi 2
The Kai Pure Komachi 2 is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Pure Komachi 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cutting performance: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives. Handle comfort: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands. Handle balance: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

About - Kai Pure Komachi 2

The Kai Pure Komachi 2 is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Pure Komachi 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cutting performance:: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives.
Handle comfort:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands.
Handle balance:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

Features & Specs - Kai Pure Komachi 2
Blade type Manufacturing process used to make the blade. Stamped or forged: Forged knives are created by a process in which a single piece of molten steel is cut and beaten into the desired shape. Stamped knives are created by a cookie-cutter-type machine and are usually the same thickness throughout, except at the cutting edge. . Blade type	Stamped
Prone to corrosion The knife is more susceptible to rust if knife is left soiled and/or wet for prolonged periods. Prone to corrosion	No
Heavy Knives are weighed and judged to be heavy or not. Heavy	No
Bulky Panelists judge how bulky the handle is. Bulky	No
Set size (pieces) Smallest set available with the four or five knives we tested. In some cases, sets held less than five pieces. For these sets, we bought the missing knives as open stock. Set size (pieces)	9
Knives missing from set Indicates which of the mainstay knives (chef, paring, slicer, utility, santoku) aren't in the set tested. Usually, these knives are available separately. Knives missing from set	Slicer
Warranty The type and term of the warranty under which the knives are covered. Warranty	Limited lifetime
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User Reviews - Kai Pure Komachi 2

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By Myles

from NC

5.0

They work well in a commercial kitchen

3/9/2013

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Stays Sharp

Cons

Best Uses

Bread

Gifts

Meat

Comment:

I bought a few sets online with coupon codes and ebay specials. I got 8 knives for about $25. Great deal. The slicer (purple) makes a great knife for butchering tenderloins and strips. The blue one is great for fileting fish. The yellow (citrus) and green (paring) are amazingly perfect for their tasks. They also make a sandwich knife (not shown here) that is perfect for slicing bread, or spreading condiments. This is all in a commercial environment. Rough treatment, heavy(!) use and they hold up very well. My only complaint is that the blade is too thin for a good santoku, or the French Chef's knife. Other than that, they are perfectly serviceable knives. With the right internet deals, they are a steal for value.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By UV

from LA, CA

1.0

Vastly overrated, but cute colors

1/13/2013

Pros

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Cons

Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

Bread

Comment:

I bought a set from Costco. After a few months of casual but regular use, more than half of the knives in the set are now quite dull. I have diligently obeyed all the instructions about washing and storing, etc. Maybe it's a bad batch, but still in my experience they are vastly overrated. However, they are very pleasantly colorful, that's about the best that can be said about them.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Pauline

from Pa.

1.0

bread knife

1/3/2013

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I received this knife as a Christmas gift. Hate it; Does not cut straight!! Wish I could give it back!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

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