Kiwi Model 502 stainless steel knife features a sharp, durable blade paired with a comfortable 9-inch wood handle. Designed for precision cutting in the kitchen, this knife delivers reliable performance for everyday meal prep and entertaining. The classic wood handle provides a premium grip, while the stainless steel construction resists corrosion and maintains its edge. Ideal for both home cooks and professional use, this knife is a timeless kitchen essential backed by decades of trusted craftsmanship.
Product Name: Kiwi Stainless Steel Knife Model 502
Brand: Kiwi | Vendor: Kaka Bawa Sons
Model Number: 502 (SKU: 680419-502)
Blade Length: 9 inches
Blade Material: Stainless steel — sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant through regular kitchen use
Blade Type: Straight edge — precision cutting for everyday meal preparation and entertaining
Handle Material: Classic wood — natural, warm, premium traditional feel with a comfortable grip that improves with use
Handle Length: 9 inches (total knife including handle)
Knife Type: All-purpose kitchen knife — suited for everyday precision cutting, meal prep, and entertaining tasks
Suitability: Home cooks and professional use; traditional kitchen aesthetics; gifting
Price: PKR 420 (Compare at: PKR 465)
How the Kiwi 502 Stands Apart in the Kiwi Range
Every other knife in the Kiwi range at Kaka Bawa Sons — the paring knives (192, 193, 474, 475), the Thai kitchen knives (195, 476), the serrated knife (155DS), the carving knife (197), the chef knife (188), and the coloured-handle utility knives (001, 511) — features a synthetic or plastic-composite handle; the Kiwi 502 is the only knife in the range with a classic wood handle, making it the premium traditional option for buyers who value the natural warmth, heritage aesthetic, and tactile quality of a wood-handled kitchen knife
A wood handle is particularly valued for its natural grip quality — wood absorbs moisture slightly and develops a patina over time that makes it feel more personal and lived-in than a synthetic handle; for home cooks who have an emotional connection to traditional kitchen tools and the sense of craftsmanship that a wood-handled knife evokes, the 502 offers something that none of the other Kiwi models at Kaka Bawa Sons can provide
The 502 is the most gift-appropriate knife in the Kiwi range for buyers who want to give a kitchen knife that feels premium, traditional, and thoughtfully chosen — the classic wood handle immediately communicates quality and craftsmanship in a way that a plain synthetic handle does not, making the 502 a standout gift presentation even before the recipient uses the knife
Features
Classic wood handle — the defining and most distinctive feature of the Kiwi 502 in the context of the Kiwi range at Kaka Bawa Sons is its classic wood handle; wood has been the preferred handle material for kitchen knives across centuries of culinary tradition in South Asia, South-East Asia, Europe, and globally, valued for its natural warmth, its comfortable grip that fits the hand like no synthetic material quite replicates, its visual and tactile character that communicates craftsmanship and quality, and the way it develops a personal patina over years of use that makes the knife feel uniquely yours; in a range of knives that uniformly feature synthetic handles, the 502’s wood handle makes it an immediate standout for buyers who appreciate traditional kitchen aesthetics
Sharp, durable 9-inch stainless steel blade — behind the distinctive handle, the Kiwi 502 delivers the same reliable sharp stainless steel blade quality that the Kiwi brand is trusted for across South and South-East Asia; the 9-inch blade length provides excellent reach and surface coverage for everyday cutting tasks — slicing vegetables and fruits, portioning meat and poultry, general meal prep and entertaining tasks — without being as large and unwieldy as the 11-inch carving knife (197) or 12-inch chef knife (188); at 9 inches the 502 is a practical, versatile everyday kitchen knife that handles the majority of daily cutting tasks comfortably
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction — the stainless steel blade of the 502 resists corrosion and maintains its sharp cutting edge through regular daily kitchen use, ensuring the knife remains hygienic, functional, and visually clean through sustained exposure to water, food acids, and the everyday moisture of a working kitchen; the combination of a corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade with a classic wood handle reflects the traditional pairing of these two materials that has characterised premium hand-crafted kitchen knives for generations
Precision cutting for everyday meal prep and entertaining — the Kiwi 502 is designed for reliable everyday precision cutting performance across the full range of daily kitchen tasks: slicing onions, tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables; cutting and portioning meat and poultry for cooking; preparing fruits and herbs; and the general prep and portioning tasks that form the core of everyday Pakistani and South Asian home cooking as well as the more elaborate preparations required for entertaining guests and family gatherings
Timeless craftsmanship backed by decades of Kiwi quality — the Kiwi 502 represents the intersection of Kiwi’s trusted blade craftsmanship and the timeless tradition of the wood-handled kitchen knife; Kiwi has spent decades producing sharp, reliable kitchen knives trusted by home cooks and professional chefs across South and South-East Asia, and the 502 brings this trusted blade quality to a knife format with the heritage aesthetic and premium tactile character of a classic wood handle
The most premium gift knife in the Kiwi range — the Kiwi 502 is the standout gift choice within the Kiwi knife range at Kaka Bawa Sons for any occasion where the presentation and perceived quality of the gift matters as much as its functional performance; the classic wood handle elevates the visual and tactile impression of the knife compared to any synthetic-handled alternative, making it ideal as a premium Eid gift, a thoughtful housewarming gift for a new home with a serious kitchen, a corporate gift for a client or colleague who cooks, or a meaningful and lasting gift for any home cook who appreciates traditional craftsmanship in their kitchen tools
Care for the wood handle — to maintain the quality and longevity of the classic wood handle, hand washing is recommended over dishwasher use; dishwasher heat and detergents can dry out, warp, or crack a wood handle over time; occasional light oiling of the wood handle with food-safe mineral oil or similar wood care products will keep the handle conditioned, preserve its natural colour and texture, and extend the life of the handle through years of regular use
