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The Cangshan KITA is a 6-inch chef's knife forged from 67 layers of Cangshan's X-7 Damascus steel, with a hammered blade face and a G-10 fiberglass octagonal handle. It comes with a magnetic blue ash wood Saya-style sheath. The shorter blade and octagonal handle suit cooks who want a compact, controlled knife for slicing, dicing and prep work, and the hammered texture helps food release. Against larger 8-inch chef's knives it trades reach for maneuverability, and against single-layer German knives it offers harder steel and a more decorative Damascus pattern. Buyers rate it highly for out-of-the-box sharpness, balance and the sheath.
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Lowest price we've seen: $69.95 on Nov 5 at Cangshan Cutlery Company. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 5.
Buyers rate the KITA highly, praising its sharpness, balance and the look of the Damascus blade. Many mention the hammered surface keeps food from sticking and call the magnetic sheath a solid extra.
This 6-inch chef's knife has a full-tang blade forged from 67 layers of Cangshan's proprietary X-7 Damascus steel. The edge is razor-sharp with high hardness and superior stain resistance. A hammered texture on the blade reduces surface resistance and lets food slide off.
The handle is made of G-10 fiberglass and has an octagonal shape with a single mosaic rivet. It is durable and moisture resistant, and it gives a secure grip. The knife comes with a magnetic blue ash wood Saya-style sheath.
