KAI and Tim Mälzer are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their successful collaboration by releasing the stunning
Tantō knife TDM-1785. Limited to only 6,666 pieces worldwide, this exceptional knife forms part of the Shun Premier
Tim Mälzer Series. The unique design of the anniversary knife combines a traditional Japanese Tantō blade,
measuring 25.0 cm, with the distinctive features of the Shun Premier blade style and a special ultra-matte handle.
Each anniversary knife is engraved with its own serial number on the bolster, making it a true one-of-a-kind piece.
This exceptional product design has earned the TDM-1785 the prestigious international German Design Award 2025

FEATURES:

Kai Shun Premier Tim Malzer Tanto – Limited Edition.

Made from extremely hard VG Max steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC, which is clad in 32 layers of Damascus steel.

The handle of the Tantō anniversary knife is made from brown patterned pakkawood with an ultra-matte finish,
di erentiating it from the glossy polished handles of the other knives in the TDM series.

The pakkawood is treated with selected resins, making it smooth, durable, moisture-resistant, and long-lasting.