8" Chef Knife Wood Handle

288kk - Kom-Kom eight inch chef's knife with a hardwood handle.

An all-purpose chef's 8" chef's knife with a razor sharp blade, this knife is lightweight and well balanced.  The 288kk Kiwi knife is the perfect choice for all your slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing jobs.  The 1mm thin blade slices through even the toughest vegetables with ease.

The blade is made from Japanese high carbon martensitic stainless steel (SUS402J2) which has been hardened and tempered for sharpness. The attractive and ergonomic handle is made from ironwood and is secured with brass rivets.

The Kiwi Brand 288 is also available and is almost identical to this knife but it does not have the higher level of finish.

Keep the blade away from strong acids or alkalis such as fish sauce or vinegar.
Do not use wire wool to clean as it may damage the blade. Wash with a soft sponge and dry immediately.

Avoid putting wooden handled knives in a dishwasher as the high temperature and extended period in water will shrink and dry the wood and will ultimately ruin the knife.

This knife is made with a Japanese high carbon martensitic stainless steel alloy(SUS420J2) which has the benefit of being harder and therefore sharper than many other stainless steels but the trade-off is that they are more prone to staining.

If your knife has a wooden handle, it is recommended to oil the handle occasionally with a food grade oil. The choice of oil is a personal preference however groundnut and rapeseed oil appear to be popular but avoid olive oil as this can go rancid quite quickly. This will help maintain the wood and keep your knife looking like new. Be very careful while doing this to avoid cutting yourself.

Store knives in a dedicated storage solution such as a wooden box or wall hanger, see our knife storage options .

Keep in a safe location away from children.