{"product_id":"kai-wasabi-black-chef-knife-15cm","title":"Kai Wasabi Black Chef Knife 15cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Wasabi Black is a Japanese-made chef knife with a 15cm blade, designed for general prep work across commercial kitchen environments. It sits in Kai's entry-to-mid range and is built around a 1K6 stainless steel blade — a grade that balances corrosion resistance with a respectable hardness, which helps the edge hold its sharpness through regular daily use without becoming brittle or difficult to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the shorter 15cm blade length makes this knife particularly well suited to high-speed, controlled prep work — fine chopping, dicing vegetables, breaking down smaller proteins, and detail work where a longer blade would feel unwieldy. The relatively light weight keeps fatigue low during extended prep sessions, which matters when a team is working through volume before a busy service period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few points worth noting for commercial use:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe polypropylene handle incorporates bamboo powder for grip, remaining secure even with wet or oily hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handle is moulded directly to the blade, removing the gap where food debris typically collects and making cleaning more straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1K6 steel is corrosion resistant, which suits fast-turnaround kitchen environments where knives see frequent washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 15cm, this is a shorter chef knife — well suited to precision prep but less suited to breaking down large joints or extended slicing runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife is a practical choice for catering colleges, banqueting operations, and prep kitchens where teams need a reliable, easy-to-maintain everyday knife. It also works well as part of a wider knife kit alongside longer blades. If your operation runs heavier volume or requires a longer cutting edge as a primary knife, it is worth considering a 20cm or 25cm option from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are equipping a team and want to talk through blade lengths, steel grades, or knife management for a specific kitchen setup, we are happy to help you get it right first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198417801598,"sku":"JN445","price":38.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn445_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791819993","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/kai-wasabi-black-chef-knife-15cm","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}