Russums increases its range of performance chefs' knives with the launch ofthe Kai Wasabi Black series

Russums, the South Yorkshire based multi-channel supplier of catering clothing and equipment, has consolidated its position as a key supplier of specialist chefs' knives with the launch of the Kai Wasabi Black range.

Made in Japan by the world famous Kai company, the Wasabi Black range of chefs' knives aremade from corrosion resistant stainless steel and are available both in the traditional Japanese single edge blade shape and in double-edged versions.

The knife blades are hardened to Rockwell C58 +/-1 degrees and feature aslightly arched back of the blade that ensures a secure grip while working and facilitates a fine rocking motion. The black resin handle surrounds the blade completely and ensures that dirt cannot get into any gaps.

Russums' Sales and Marketing Manager, John-Paul Marsden is delighted to introduce the Wasabi Black knife range to its extensive knife offering:"TheWasabi Black knives are perfectly designed for cutting and slicing and the addition of bamboo powder to the handles makes them very comfortable to use."

The range is manufactured by craftsmen inSeki, the historic capital of the Japanese cutlery industry and comprises 10 products, including utility, chefs' and specialistYanagibaandDebaknives. The knives are available to order online atwww.russums.co.uk, by calling 01709 372345 or by visiting the showroom in Hope Street, Rotherham. Prices start at £31.22plus VATfor the20cm chefs' knife.

Founded 1908, the Kai group has a tradition in cutlery dating back over 100 years. Its products are renowned for their excellent functionality, sharpness and durability.

Sixth generation family business Russums is a leading supplier of clothing and equipment to the hospitality industry, supplying chefs, students and food service workers throughout the UK and Europe.

Russums employs over 50 people at its Rotherham headquarters that are home to its showroom, offices, sewing rooms and an industry leading embroidery department.

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Notes to Editors

1. Russums was established in 1830 as a brush manufacturer supplying the steel and coal industry. Post war production of lorry covers, tarpaulins and items made from canvas led to Rotherham College approaching Russums to make knife wallets for the staff and students. Such was the success of the wallets, that the College then asked them to source the knives to go in the wallets and so began the business suppling the hospitality and catering industries that Russums is known and respected for today.
2. Please visit https://www.russums-shop.co.uk/c/q/knives/kai-wasabi-black for more information about the Kai Wasabi Black knives range
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4. Seki is the historic capital of the Japanese cutlery industry dating back over 780 years. Famous during the 1300's-1600's for producing the finest Samurai swords, Seki prospered with over 300 sword makers.