Precision meets durability in this 11-inch Kiwi stainless steel paring knife. The blade delivers clean, effortless cuts through fruits, vegetables, and delicate tasks with superior edge retention. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and discoloration, ensuring longevity in any kitchen. Lightweight and well-balanced for extended use without fatigue. An essential tool for home cooks and professional chefs alike, this knife combines affordability with reliable performance. Perfect for everyday prep work or as a thoughtful gift for the culinary enthusiast.
Product Name: Kiwi Stainless Steel Heavy-Duty Kitchen Knife Model 477
Brand: Kiwi | Vendor: Kaka Bawa Sons
Model Number: 477 (SKU: 680419-477)
Blade Length: 11 inches
Blade Profile: Thick and wide — a distinctly heavier, broader blade geometry compared to the slender straight-edge blades of the standard Kiwi knife range
Blade Material: Stainless steel — corrosion-resistant, resists discolouration, superior edge retention through regular daily use
Knife Type: Heavy-duty kitchen knife — designed for clean, effortless cuts through fruits, vegetables, and general daily prep tasks where a thicker, wider blade provides additional cutting authority
Weight: Lightweight despite the thicker blade profile — well-balanced for extended use without fatigue
Suitability: Home cooks and professional chefs; everyday prep work and gifting
Price: PKR 690 (Compare at: PKR 850)
Kiwi 477 vs Kiwi 197 — Two 11-Inch Knives, Very Different Blades
Kiwi 197 — 11-inch kitchen and carving knife; slim, straight blade profile optimised for long, clean slicing strokes on meats, roasts, and large vegetables; the slim blade glides through ingredients with minimal resistance, ideal for carving and slicing tasks where a thin, precise cut is the priority
Kiwi 477 — 11-inch heavy-duty kitchen knife; thick, wide blade profile that adds cutting authority and blade weight to each stroke; the broader blade face provides more surface area for scooping and transferring chopped ingredients, and the thicker spine adds durability and a sense of solidity that appeals to cooks who prefer a more substantial knife in hand for heavy-duty daily prep tasks
Features
Thick, wide 11-inch stainless steel blade — the defining characteristic of the Kiwi 477 within the Kiwi knife range at Kaka Bawa Sons is its thick, wide blade profile; while every other Kiwi knife in the range features a slender, lightweight blade optimised for precision and manoeuvrability, the 477 features a broader, heavier blade geometry that delivers a different kind of cutting performance: more cutting authority per stroke through denser or larger ingredients, a more substantial feel in the hand that many cooks prefer for high-volume daily prep, a wider blade face that functions as a useful bench scraper for scooping and transferring chopped herbs, vegetables, and aromatics from the cutting board, and a visual presence on the kitchen counter that immediately communicates that this is a serious, heavy-duty kitchen tool
Superior edge retention — the 477’s thick blade spine and stainless steel composition work together to support superior edge retention: the greater blade thickness behind the cutting edge provides more metal support for the edge geometry, which helps it withstand the repeated impact of daily cutting on a cutting board with less edge degradation over time compared to a thinner blade; this means the 477 stays sharper for longer between sharpenings, reducing maintenance frequency and keeping the knife performing at a consistently high level through sustained daily use
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction — the blade resists corrosion and discolouration through regular exposure to water, food acids, meat juices, and the everyday moisture of a working kitchen, maintaining a hygienic, visually clean surface across years of daily use; the corrosion resistance of stainless steel is particularly important for a thick-bladed knife used for heavy-duty daily prep, where the blade will be exposed to a wide variety of ingredients and moisture levels throughout each use
Lightweight and well-balanced despite the thick blade — a thick, wide 11-inch blade could easily produce a knife that feels heavy and tiring to use, but the Kiwi 477 is specifically noted as lightweight and well-balanced for extended use without fatigue; this balance between a substantial blade profile and a manageable overall weight is an important engineering achievement that makes the 477 practical for daily use rather than only for occasional heavy-duty tasks, enabling the cook to use it comfortably through extended prep sessions without the hand and wrist fatigue that a poorly balanced heavy knife would cause
Clean, effortless cuts through fruits, vegetables, and delicate tasks — despite the thick, wide blade profile, the 477’s sharp stainless steel edge delivers clean, effortless cuts with superior precision through a wide range of everyday ingredients; fruits including mangoes, papayas, melons, and citrus; vegetables including cabbages, cauliflowers, potatoes, onions, and aubergines; and the full range of delicate prep tasks where clean, precise cutting results matter for both cooking quality and presentation aesthetics
An essential addition to any serious cook’s collection — the Kiwi 477 is the knife in the Kiwi range for cooks who want something different from the standard thin-bladed utility knife; its thick, wide blade profile makes it a distinctive and visually impressive piece in any knife collection, and its practical performance advantages — cutting authority, edge retention, blade width for scooping, and a solid, substantial feel — make it a genuinely useful addition to a kitchen knife collection that already includes thinner-bladed paring, utility, and chef knives
Gift-ready for culinary enthusiasts — the Kiwi 477’s distinctive thick, wide blade profile and 11-inch length make it a visually striking and immediately impressive kitchen gift for any culinary enthusiast who appreciates a serious, heavy-duty knife with a different character from standard thin-bladed kitchen knives; it is well-suited as a premium Eid gift, a housewarming gift for a cook who takes their kitchen seriously, or a standout piece in a curated Kiwi knife gift set combining the 477 with smaller paring and utility knives from the range