This **Kai Shun Nagare Black utility knife 15 cm** is one of the kitchen knives from the stunning Shun Nagare Black collection. This is a unique collection, enhanced with a special blade with a striking design. Just like any other knife from this collection, this utility knife is delivered in a luxurious wooden storage box, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This collection is one of the best in the kitchen knife world and you can tell. Every knife has a unique look and feel and is amazing to use!

## Kai Shun Nagare: the remarkable blade

The blade of the Kai Shun Nagare knives stands out. The blades are made from flexible VG2-steel and hard VG10 steel, combined to form 72 layers of damascus steel. This is a type of dual-core blade, with a hardness of 61 HRC. These knives have a unique design and are innovatively forged. It is as if the rays of the rising sun are caught directly in the blade. The pattern extends all the way to the razor-sharp blade with a subtle micro-bevel.

## Kai Shun Nagare: the stylish handle

The handle is ergonomically shaped with a slightly tapered line and a small belly. This makes every knife comfortable to hold while cutting. The handle is made from black pakka wood and secured with two rivets. The forged tang in the handle provides a nice balance with the blade. With an amazing finish, as you might expect from these beautiful kitchen knives.

## Maintenance and cleaning

You want to cherish the Kai Shun Nagare collection. For that reason the right maintenance and cleaning procedures are important. That is why we recommend reading our article about [maintaining a Japanese kitchen knife](/en/ct/use-and-maintenance-of-japanese-kitchen-knives.htm). We explain exactly what you should pay attention to when maintaining your Japanese kitchen knife, like this beautiful Kai Shun Nagare paring knife.

Kai Shun Nagare Black NDC-0701S utility knife, 15 cm

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We always measure the blade height at the highest part of the blade.

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We always measure the blade length ourselves. This is the length of the blade from the tip to the front of the handle. This may deviate from the manufacturer's specification.

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We always measure the blade thickness at the thickest part of the blade. Often just before the handle. This may deviate from the manufacturer's specification.

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Measured from the tip of the blade to the back of the handle

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We always weigh a product as bare as possible. Knives and axes always without their sheath, lights (if possible) without their battery. For knife sets we measure the entire weight. This may deviate from the manufacturer's specifications.

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The hardness in Rockwell C for a knife is always according to the manufacturer's specifications. When a manufacturer specifies a value of 56-58HRC, for instance, we always note the highest value, i.e. 58HRC.

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This concerns the type of edge [Want to learn more about a serrated versus a plain edge](/en/ct/pocket-knives-difference-plain-edge-serrated.htm)?

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We measure the sharpening angle ourselves. This value is the angle per side.  So 20º means that the total angle of the edge is 40º. Please note that knives are almost always sharpened by hand, even in factories. This value is therefore only an indication of a single tool measured by us. You are always free to choose your own sharpening angle. [Learn more about sharpening angles](/en/ct/sharpening-angles-explained.htm).

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In terms of grind we are talking about how the complete blade thickness extends into the edge. Want to learn more about grinds? [Read all about grinds on knives](/en/ct/knife-grinds.htm).

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Kai Shun Nagare Black NDC-0701S utility knife, 15 cm