Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Meat Knife

by Komachi

Product Features

• Japanese chef's knife; designed to cut and chop beef, pork, and poultry
• Constructed of high-carbon stainless steel; fluorinated-resin coating; full tang
• Ergonomically designed handle; made of high-tech Ionomer resin
• Colorful blade; unique see-through handle with fun-shaped cutouts
• Measures 11-1/2 by 2 by 3/4 inches; made in Japan

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 2.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000288KDO
• Item model number: AB5036
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,426 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #54 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Carving Knives & Forks > Meat & Carving Forks
  • #95 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Carving Knives & Forks > Carving Knives

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Measuring 6-1/2 inches in length, the straight blade with a slightly curved tip of Komachi’s chef’s knife comfortably cuts meat of any variety. Whether cubing beef or dicing chicken, the sharp blade handles tough and moist pieces with ease. The knife hides whimsical, animal-shaped cutouts beneath its handle.

This unique collection--by renowned blade manufacturer KAI in Seki City, Japan--offers practical kitchen cutlery in cheerful colors. Durable, high-carbon, stainless-steel blades featuring a fluorinated-resin coating offer hygienic food handling. The lightweight knife does not have a bolster but feels balanced thanks to the full tang. Clear, Ionomer-resin handles in coordinating hues are ergonomically designed and fit comfortably in hand. Made in Japan and measuring 11-1/2 by 2 by 3/4 inches overall, this Chef’s knife is dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended. -- Amy Arnold

Product Description

Komachi translates to "an expression representing a beautiful intelligent lady". The Komachi lineup of knives from KAI are high quality knives that express a relaxed and confident attitude. These knives are very sharp and are perfect to use in the kitchen, backyard patio, at beach parties or mountain cabin retreats. Keep a couple sets handy for spontaneous weekend outings or the next big tailgating party. Multicolored handles differentiate the Bread knife from the Fish knife, Meat knife and the Vegetable knife. Komachi will brighten up any setting. Show your fun side with Komachi.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love my Komachi knife., September 23, 2005

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Elena Hernandez "Chef & cookbook collector" (Panama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Meat Knife (Kitchen)

I bought this color coded knife and after using it for 5 months it is still sharp as the first day. The handle is plastic but comfortable and if you hold it against the light you will see small designs of a cow, a chicken, and a pig. It is meant to use for meats, but it is really a Chef's knife you can use for chopping everything else. The only downside would be the color, pink, which I personally love (and don't mind), but I don't know if a man would like to use a knife this color. I originally bought it for the color, because as a woman Chef working in a profession dominated by men, I thought this knife is very cool. But now I use it everyday - in fact I like it so much that I also bought the green and blue (vegetable and fish) Komachi knives of the same line. I recommend them for use both at home and professionally, and of course, as a Chef's or serious cook's prime utensil, good care has to be taken in order to keep it in good state for a long time. When I teach cooking classes, all the students want to try the knife and are surprised of the good performance, many of them have ordered their own Komachi knives!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty in pink, June 2, 2008

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- Kasia S. (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Meat Knife (Kitchen)

Okay okay so I have to admit that the color was the first thing that caught my eye with this knife. I was shopping at Zabars, one of my favorite stores, and the Komachi collection stood out amongst a field over dark and silver cutlery. I am in between buying serious knives from Global and Shun which aren't something I want to spend all my money on at the moment so I thought this would be a nice filler while I ponder which knife set I truly want.

This knife is apparently set to be a meat cutting one, and even thought I am starting to prefer the santoku design ( with the little eclipse indentations towards the bottom - this one isn't )because of their ability not to have anything you cut stick to the blade, I think it's little funny that this cannot simply be called an all purpose knife. I cut veggies and meat with it, and the sharpness diminished a little bit but not really because I have been cutting something extremely hard, a tomato for example wasn't yielding too quickly but in the end this blade did a decent job of cutting thought the skin.

Overall this is a cheap, lightweight and cute looking knife, the clear handle is very comfortable and the blade is always easy to find since the color is so unusual. I recommend gentle washing in favor of not disturbing the sharp edge, only one side is sharpened and it seems to get dulled a little if not handled gingerly.

- Kasia S.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stayed sharp for a couple days, June 10, 2006

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AKC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Meat Knife (Kitchen)

I got a Pure Komachi Chef's Knife last year and enjoyed it the first couple times I used it. After that, the blade got dull and since you can't sharpen it, it became useless. I'm afraid there is no such thing as a "forever sharp" knife. I couldn't even cut a cherry tomato with the Komachi without having to saw through it.

After seeing it sit unused in my kitchen drawer for a few weeks, I finally decided to contact Kershaw Knives about the lifetime warranty. Unfortunately, Kershaw will not refund your money if you are dissatisfied with the product, so their lifetime warranty is worthless. I shipped the knife to them (at a cost of $9.50 because they requested UPS shipping) with a letter explaining my dissatisfaction and asking for a refund, and they simply replaced it with another one. Oh well, I suppose I can use it as a gift for someone I don't like.

At least I now have a great chef's knife - the MAC TH-80 cuts like a dream, can be easily sharpened should the blade lose its edge, and is a joy to use. There are many knives available in the $40-$60 range that won't break the bank, but will perform much better for much longer. Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra dollars to get a knife that will last for years and years to come.