Vision A truly global company exceeds customer expectations. Creating new value through global collaboration and synergy Kyocera’s global operations include a diverse range of products: advanced materials, components, devices, equipment, networks and services. Such broad expertise allows Kyocera to integrate various range of processes ̶ from development and production to sales and logistics ̶ within a single product line. This efficient utilization of corporate resources generates group-wide synergies that yield products of superior performance, functionality and value. Each product-line management team aggressively develops new products and markets by integrating Kyocera Group technologies to address emerging trends. We practice the“Customer-First Principle” to create new value through total customer satisfaction in price, quality, service and delivery. “The New Value Frontier” reflects Kyocera’s commitment to continuously creating new value at the cutting edge of technology. The global Kyocera Group develops unique technologies and applies its vision to create valuable products that the markets continually seek. We invite you to explore the world of Kyocera Advanced Ceramics. Please visit our website at global.kyocera.com or call us to find a retailer near you. Kyocera Advanced Ceramics are proudly distributed by:(list of global offices) North America Asia Kyocera Tycom Corporation Kyocera Precision Tools Korea 3565 Cadillac Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401 2LT 69BL, Namdong Industrial Estate, U.S.A. 638-1 Kozan-Dong, Namdong Incheon, Tel: (+800)537-0294 Fax: +1-714-428-3605 KOREA http://www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com Tel: +82-32-821-8361 Fax: +82-32-821-8364 [email protected] South America Kyocera Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #13-03/05 Kyocera do Brasil Componentes Industriais Ltda. Central Plaza, 168730 Rua Yashica 65, Jardim Bela Vista,Sorocaba, SINGAPORE Estado de Sao Paulo 18016-440 Tel: +65-6271-0500 Fax: +65-6271-0600 BRAZIL [email protected] Tel: +55-15-3227-3800 Fax: +55-15-3227-3233 [email protected] Kyocera(Tianjin) Sales & Trading Corporation Information Tower 11th Floor, Europe 211 Century Avenue, Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 CHINA Fritz-Müller-Strasse 27, 73730 Esslingen GERMANY Tel: +86-21-5877-5366 Fax: +86-21-5888-5096 [email protected] Tel: +49-711-939340 FAX: +49-711-939349-50 [email protected] Manufactured by Kyocera Fineceramics S.A. Orlytech, 4 ALLEE du Commandant Mouchotte, Kyocera Corporation Paray Vieille Poste, 91781 Wissous CEDEX, 6 Takeda Tobadono-cho FRANCE Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8501 Tel: +33-1-45-12-02-20 Fax: +33-1-46-86-01-33 JAPAN [email protected] Tel: +81-75-604-3455 Fax: +81-75-604-3463 [email protected] Kyocera Fineceramics Ltd. Admiral House, Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4BB, U.K. Tel: +44-1252-77-6000 Fax: +44-1252-77-6010 [email protected] The information contained in this brochure is current as of Jan, 2010. Duplication or reproduction of any part of this brochure without approval is prohibited. ⓒ 2009 KYOCERA Corporation “Recent tests show that the Unrelenting Sharpness Imagine slices so thin, you can actually see through Kyocera Advanced Ceramics life of a Kyocera ceramic them. A knife that stays sharper, longer. Kyocera advanced ceramic blades offer superior edge reten- blade without resharpening tion, holding their edge at least 10 times longer※ Will it be the joy of slicing paper-thin tomato than other professional cutlery, including high is approximately 15 times carbon steel. ※Result of the test at Kyocera factory in Oct,2004. slivers for your grilled ahi sandwich? that of a typical steel blade.” Exceptional Purity Or the thrill of cutting cucumber into In addition to wear resistance, Kyocera advanced ceramic knives are chemically inert so they never translucent strips for fresh spring rolls? The Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association (CATRA), affect the look or taste of your creations. The smooth, an independent testing organization polished surface resists germs and is impervious to ※Result of the test in Nov,2005 kitchen acids, oils and salts. Clean up is easy, too: simply wash and let dry. Whatever your creative passion, Kyocera advanced ceramic knives can help you achieve it. 80 Sharpness Test Ceramic knives hold their edge surprisingly long, so you'll enjoy precision sharpness for a very long 70 Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Ultra Lightweight t u Lighter weight than traditional cutlery, these knives time. In addition, these knives are chemically inert and do not react with food, so they never affect C High Carbon Steel 60 s t the look or taste of your creations. Ceramic material is resistant to kitchen acids, oils and salts so it Stainless Steel are a joy to use. Suddenly, preparing salads, soups, 50 omelettes and other dishes is fun. You’ll find your- will not corrode. And because they’re typically lighter weight than traditional cutlery, Kyocera Shee of r 40 self reaching for your Kyocera knife again and again. be ceramic knives are exceptionally comfortable to use--even for lengthy, repetitive cutting tasks. n 30 Nu The Perfect Complement to Your Cutlery 20 The secret ? Kyocera’s advanced ceramic material. The elements of ceramic are formed in nature For slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats, a through thousands of years of crystallization, extreme temperatures, and literally tons of pressure. 10 Kyocera advanced ceramic knife will become your 5 10 20 30 40 70 100 130 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 best friend. Ceramic’s superior edge retention, The result is a pure, dense, unrelenting material that is harder than steel. Ground to microscopic Number of Test Runs chemical purity, and light weight make it ideal for precision and polished to perfection, these knives simply stay sharper, longer. Brand new ceramic, high carbon and stainless steel knives were put into straight slicing. Even so, ceramic knives are intended a Honda“sharpness testing” machine. The tester holds each blade with to complement - not replace - other cutlery. Use steel a constant force against a stack of paper and then slides the blade 3.5 knives for carving, prying, boning, cutting frozen For slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats, a Kyocera advanced ceramic knife will become inches to produce a slicing action. Paper was used because it’s much foods, and slicing cheese. Please see care and use more abrasive than vegetables. As the test is repeated 1000 times, the your best friend. Even so, ceramic knives are intended to complement--not replace--your other cut- instructions for more information. ceramic blade stays sharper longer than the other two blades. lery. Use your favorite steel knives for carving, prying, boning, cutting frozen foods, and slicing cheese. But when it comes time to create in the kitchen, your Kyocera ceramic knife will be the one Resharpening Service you reach for. Because if you have a passion for cooking, we have your knife. No home maintenance (no honing, no home sharp- ening) is needed for your Kyocera knife. Your custom- DIAMOND ers will visit Kyocera web site. Their knife will be professionally sharpened on a diamond wheel and ADVANCED CERAMIC promptly returned to them with a factory-new edge. CARBIDE TITANIUM HIGH CARBON STEEL STAINLESS STEEL ALUMINUM TIN HARDNESS SCALE Advanced ceramics: formed by nature, perfected by science Like diamonds and sapphires, the elements of ceramic are formed in nature through thousands of years of crystallization, extreme temperatures and literally tons of pressure. The result is a pure, dense, unrelenting material so they can be sharped by only diamond wheel. 1-2 “Recent tests show that the Unrelenting Sharpness Imagine slices so thin, you can actually see through Kyocera Advanced Ceramics life of a Kyocera ceramic them. A knife that stays sharper, longer. Kyocera advanced ceramic blades offer superior edge reten- blade without resharpening tion, holding their edge at least 10 times longer※ Will it be the joy of slicing paper-thin tomato than other professional cutlery, including high is approximately 15 times carbon steel. ※Result of the test at Kyocera factory in Oct,2004. slivers for your grilled ahi sandwich? that of a typical steel blade.” Exceptional Purity Or the thrill of cutting cucumber into In addition to wear resistance, Kyocera advanced ceramic knives are chemically inert so they never translucent strips for fresh spring rolls? The Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association (CATRA), affect the look or taste of your creations. The smooth, an independent testing organization polished surface resists germs and is impervious to ※Result of the test in Nov,2005 kitchen acids, oils and salts. Clean up is easy, too: simply wash and let dry. Whatever your creative passion, Kyocera advanced ceramic knives can help you achieve it. 80 Sharpness Test Ceramic knives hold their edge surprisingly long, so you'll enjoy precision sharpness for a very long 70 Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Ultra Lightweight t u Lighter weight than traditional cutlery, these knives time. In addition, these knives are chemically inert and do not react with food, so they never affect C High Carbon Steel 60 s t the look or taste of your creations. Ceramic material is resistant to kitchen acids, oils and salts so it Stainless Steel are a joy to use. Suddenly, preparing salads, soups, 50 omelettes and other dishes is fun. You’ll find your- will not corrode. And because they’re typically lighter weight than traditional cutlery, Kyocera Shee of r 40 self reaching for your Kyocera knife again and again. be ceramic knives are exceptionally comfortable to use--even for lengthy, repetitive cutting tasks. n 30 Nu The Perfect Complement to Your Cutlery 20 The secret ? Kyocera’s advanced ceramic material. The elements of ceramic are formed in nature For slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats, a through thousands of years of crystallization, extreme temperatures, and literally tons of pressure.