--- product_id: 2312880 title: "Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5\", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife" brand: "kai" price: "23771CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Kai" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2312880-kai-pure-komachi-2-paring-knife-3-5-small-nimble store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Vibrant green resin handle 3.5-inch razor-sharp blade 16Β° hand-sharpened single bevel Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife **Brand:** kai **Price:** 23771CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice sharp, peel smart β€” elevate your kitchen game with Kai PRO! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife by kai - **How much does it cost?** 23771CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2312880-kai-pure-komachi-2-paring-knife-3-5-small-nimble) ## Best For - kai enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kai brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Grip:** Comfortable molded resin handle ensures secure, fatigue-free use. - β€’ **Compact Control:** 3.5-inch nimble blade perfect for peeling, trimming, and intricate kitchen tasks. - β€’ **Trusted Craftsmanship:** Made in Japan’s Seki City, blending 111+ years of swordmaking expertise. - β€’ **Colorful Kitchen Upgrade:** Bright green handle adds a pop of personality to your culinary space. - β€’ **Precision in Every Slice:** Hand-sharpened 16Β° blade for razor-sharp, effortless cutting. ## Overview The Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife features a 3.5-inch hand-sharpened 16-degree single-beveled blade crafted from food-safe coated high carbon stainless steel. Designed for precision tasks like peeling, coring, and trimming, it offers exceptional control with its nimble size and comfortable molded resin handle. Originating from Japan’s renowned Seki City, this knife combines over a century of expert craftsmanship with vibrant design, making it a must-have for professionals and home chefs seeking both style and performance. ## Description No kitchen is complete without at least one paring knife. Add this essential tool to your collection with the Kai PRO 3.5-inch Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife. This small kitchen knife is extremely nimble – giving you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. It's perfect for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and performing other tasks. It's the ideal tool for delicate detail work on fruits and vegetables or cutting small foods like garlic cloves or ginger. The Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife features a hand-sharpened 16-degree single-beveled blade that's razor sharp and made from food-safe coated carbon stainless steel. The molded resin handle is comfortable and offers a secure grip while cutting. The fun color of this knife is sure to brighten up any kitchen. Originally established in Seki City, Japan's ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai PRO, from the makers of Shun, has provided customers worldwide with high-quality, innovative products for more than 111 years. Today, Kai creates beautiful cutlery, accessories, and more backed by a rigorous dedication to quality at every step of the manufacturing process. From our commercial-grade Kai PRO series designed to bring professional-level performance to any kitchen, to our Pure Komachi 2 line of colorful, fun-to-use kitchen knives, our products are designed to enhance daily life. Count on Kai for top quality, state-of-the-art technology, ongoing innovation, and outstanding value. Review: Great slicer - I already had a larger knife in the same series, and I was very pleased with that but I wanted something smaller (I like to do most of my meal prep with something paring knife sized). This paring knife has not disappointed. The non-stick coating on the sides makes a huge difference- it just glides through food. When it's sharp, you can cut an overripe tomato into neat rounds with this knife (most other knives would just squash said tomato as the sides dragged through). I have quite a few knives, but this has become pretty much the only one I use for anything smaller than a head of cabbage or a loaf of bread. What do I use for those? The other, larger knife in the same series. There are only two downsides to this knife: 1) the blade is thin and flexible, so you can't really use it to pry (for example, to remove avocado pits), and 2) it seems to get dull faster than some of my other knives. But, hey, it takes five minutes to sharpen a knife, so I don't really care whether I have to do that every month or every three months... This is a great knife, especially for such a low price! Review: Cut this knife some slack! - This delightful yet very inexpensive knife is what it and does what it does very well indeed and deserves the five stars I gave it when used for the tasks for which it was made. If you are purchasing it to skin a buffalo as some buyers seem to have done you will be disappointed and you should be ashamed of expecting such heavy duty work from so inexpensive a product.. It is thin and exceedingly sharp, comes with a clever container that protects its edge and is superior to classic steel knives at the tasks for which it is manufactured. I am not about to tie myself up by writing a hundred examples of its use, but I will tell you this, buy this knife and you will surprise yourself at how often you pick it up in preference to your costly classics. ## Features - PARING KNIFE: Add an essential kitchen tool to your collection with the Kai PRO 3.5-inch Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife. Peel and core fruits and vegetables with ease. - SMALL, NIMBLE KITCHEN KNIFE: This small knife gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade – making it perfect for peeling, trimming, coring, decorating and other detail work. - HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The hand-sharpened 16-degree single-beveled blade is razor sharp and made from food-safe coated carbon stainless steel. - COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The molded resin handle is comfortable and offers a secure grip while cutting. The fun colors of Kai's Pure Komachi 2 line are sure to brighten up any kitchen. - BEAUTY, FUNCTION, EASE OF USE: Established in Seki City, Japan's ancient sword and knifemaking center, Kai PRO provides beautiful, high-quality cutlery, accessories and more to customers worldwide. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0029XJSUO | | Best Sellers Rank | #179,933 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #308 in Paring Knives | | Blade Color | Green | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 3.5 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 3.5 Inches | | Brand | KAI | | Brand Name | KAI | | Color | Green | | Construction Type | Stamped | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 413 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601475487 | | Handle Material | Ionomer Resin | | Included Components | Paring Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Length | 3.5 Inches | | Item Type Name | Kai Pure Komachi 2 3.5 inch Green Paring Knife | | Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Kershaw | | Manufacturer Part Number | AB5068 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-Year limited warranty | | Material Type | High-carbon stainless steel | | Model Number | AB5068 | | Set Name | Pure Komachi 2 | | Size | 3.5" | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel - **Brand:** KAI - **Color:** Green - **Handle Material:** Ionomer Resin ## Images ![Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-wrlDX4RL.jpg) ![Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rVRZ4R36L.jpg) ![Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71i7yG0ycrL.jpg) ![Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bxHfshLfL.jpg) ![Kai Pure Komachi 2 Paring Knife 3.5", Small, Nimble Cooking Knife for Peeling, Coring, Trimming and More, Precise Cutting, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gMhE5X7-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great slicer *by S***S on November 25, 2012* I already had a larger knife in the same series, and I was very pleased with that but I wanted something smaller (I like to do most of my meal prep with something paring knife sized). This paring knife has not disappointed. The non-stick coating on the sides makes a huge difference- it just glides through food. When it's sharp, you can cut an overripe tomato into neat rounds with this knife (most other knives would just squash said tomato as the sides dragged through). I have quite a few knives, but this has become pretty much the only one I use for anything smaller than a head of cabbage or a loaf of bread. What do I use for those? The other, larger knife in the same series. There are only two downsides to this knife: 1) the blade is thin and flexible, so you can't really use it to pry (for example, to remove avocado pits), and 2) it seems to get dull faster than some of my other knives. But, hey, it takes five minutes to sharpen a knife, so I don't really care whether I have to do that every month or every three months... This is a great knife, especially for such a low price! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cut this knife some slack! *by R***Y on November 9, 2012* This delightful yet very inexpensive knife is what it and does what it does very well indeed and deserves the five stars I gave it when used for the tasks for which it was made. If you are purchasing it to skin a buffalo as some buyers seem to have done you will be disappointed and you should be ashamed of expecting such heavy duty work from so inexpensive a product.. It is thin and exceedingly sharp, comes with a clever container that protects its edge and is superior to classic steel knives at the tasks for which it is manufactured. I am not about to tie myself up by writing a hundred examples of its use, but I will tell you this, buy this knife and you will surprise yourself at how often you pick it up in preference to your costly classics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing knife for the price *by M***G on September 28, 2013* If you take care of your knife (hand clean and dry it immediately after each use), it works almost just as well as an expensive knife. I won't lie, a paring knife that costs over $100 WILL (likely) be better. But not by any amount that means anything to someone who isn't cooking professionally. I just cook for my family and this knife is the perfect price and quality for me. I have an expensive santoku knife that I love (a gift), but for less intensive cutting like what you need a paring knife for, this inexpensive knife fits the bill for me. I've actually been buying them for people as gifts, because everyone wants one after they see it/use it at my home. After a year it is still very sharp. My mother-in-law abuses hers and I see myself buying her another one next year to replace her current one (she adores it, but she tosses it in the dishwasher and lets it sit in the sink dirty overnight). I do wish it were just a shade narrower, it took some time for me to get used to the shape. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kai AB5068 Pure Komachi 2 3.5 inch Green Paring Knife - Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Chef's Knife 8”, Thin, Light Kitchen Knife, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect for Fruit, Vegetables, and More,Navy - Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect for Fruit, Vegetables, and More,Light Grey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2312880-kai-pure-komachi-2-paring-knife-3-5-small-nimble](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2312880-kai-pure-komachi-2-paring-knife-3-5-small-nimble) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*