Kiwi 195 Stainless Steel Knife | 8.5-Inch

• 1 × Kiwi stainless steel Thai kitchen knife — Model 195, 8.5-inch blade

General Specifications

• Product Name: Kiwi Stainless Steel Thai Kitchen Knife Model 195
• Brand: Kiwi | Vendor: Kaka Bawa Sons
• Model Number: 195 (SKU: 680419-195)
• Blade Length: 8.5 inches
• Blade Type: Straight edge — precision-engineered for clean, controlled cuts across a wide range of ingredients
• Blade Material: Stainless steel — durable, corrosion-resistant, holds a sharp edge through repeated daily use
• Knife Type: Thai kitchen knife — a versatile everyday utility knife suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and prepared ingredients
• Weight Distribution: Balanced — reduces hand fatigue during extended food preparation sessions
• Handle: Comfortable grip for confident control during sustained kitchen use
• Suitability: Home cooks and professional kitchens; everyday meal preparation
• Price: PKR 460 (Compare at: PKR 510)

Kiwi 195 vs Kiwi 155DS — Understanding the Difference

• Kiwi 195 — 8.5-inch straight-edge blade; Thai kitchen knife style; best for all-purpose everyday slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks across vegetables, proteins, and prepared ingredients where a clean, straight cut is required; the straight edge allows for precise push cuts and rock-chopping motions on a cutting board
• Kiwi 155DS — 8.5-inch serrated edge blade; best for cutting foods with a tough exterior and soft interior such as bread loaves, tomatoes, and cooked meats where the serrated teeth grip and saw through without crushing or tearing; the serrated blade requires a forward-and-back sawing motion rather than a straight push cut

Features

• Precision-engineered 8.5-inch straight-edge blade — the blade of the Kiwi 195 is a straight-edge kitchen knife blade at 8.5 inches, a length that sits comfortably between a standard chef’s knife and a shorter utility knife and provides excellent all-purpose versatility for the full range of everyday kitchen cutting tasks; the straight edge is the most fundamental and versatile blade geometry in the kitchen, enabling push cuts, pull cuts, and the rocking chopping motion used for herbs and vegetables on a cutting board, making this knife suitable for virtually every everyday prep task from a single knife
• Durable blade with excellent edge retention — the stainless steel blade is precision-engineered to hold a sharp, reliable cutting edge through repeated daily use across a wide variety of ingredients and cutting surfaces; good edge retention is one of the most practically important qualities in an everyday kitchen knife because it determines how long the knife stays performing at a high level between sharpenings, and a blade that holds its edge well reduces the frequency and inconvenience of honing or sharpening required to keep the knife cutting cleanly and precisely
• Balanced weight distribution — the knife is engineered so that the weight is distributed evenly between the blade and the handle, creating a neutral, well-balanced feel in the hand that requires minimal muscular effort to hold steady and guide through cutting tasks; a well-balanced knife is significantly less fatiguing to use over extended periods than an unbalanced knife because the hand does not need to constantly compensate for a blade-heavy or handle-heavy weight imbalance; for home cooks preparing large family meals and professional cooks working through long prep periods, balanced weight distribution translates directly into reduced hand and wrist fatigue and more consistent cutting precision throughout the session
• Comfortable grip handle — the handle is designed to sit comfortably in the grip during sustained kitchen prep work, providing a secure, confident hold throughout slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks without causing the localised pressure points on the palm and fingers that lead to discomfort and fatigue during extended use; a comfortable, secure grip is also an important safety feature in a kitchen knife, as a handle that feels uncertain or slippery in the hand increases the risk of the knife shifting unexpectedly during a cut
• Versatile everyday kitchen performance — slicing vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, and aubergines; dicing and chopping herbs, garlic, and aromatics; slicing raw and cooked chicken, beef, lamb, and fish; portioning cooked meats for serving; slicing prepared ingredients for salads, stir-fries, and curries; and all the general daily prep tasks in a home or professional kitchen where a reliable, sharp, well-balanced 8.5-inch straight-edge knife is needed
• Thai kitchen knife heritage — the Kiwi 195 is a Thai kitchen knife, a knife style developed and refined over generations of Thai culinary tradition for efficient, versatile everyday kitchen work; Thai kitchen knives typically feature a thin, relatively flexible blade optimised for the precise slicing and dicing tasks central to Thai and broader South-East Asian cuisine, and are used daily by home cooks and professional chefs across South and South-East Asia as their primary everyday kitchen knife; the Thai kitchen knife design is increasingly appreciated by home cooks globally for its balance of versatility, sharpness, and lightweight comfort
• Kiwi brand dependable quality — Kiwi is one of the most trusted kitchen knife brands across South and South-East Asia, recognised for producing sharp, reliable, and consistently high-quality kitchen knives at accessible price points; the 195 model brings Kiwi’s trusted craftsmanship to an 8.5-inch everyday Thai kitchen knife format, delivering professional-grade cutting performance as a genuine everyday workhorse for any kitchen
• Excellent value and gift potential — at its price point the Kiwi 195 offers exceptional value for a well-made, balanced, sharp 8.5-inch kitchen knife; it is an ideal practical kitchen gift for anyone setting up a new home, a useful Eid or housewarming gift, a thoughtful addition to a kitchen knife collection, and a capable everyday knife for any home cook who wants reliable, consistent daily performance from a trusted brand