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Shun Classic Western Chef's Knife

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Summary
Combining the best of two knife-making traditions, this knife from our Shun Classic line has a thicker blade than traditional Japanese cutlery and a 22-degree cutting edge modeled after European chef's knives. The thicker, heftier blade allows it be used for heavy-duty cutting tasks while still offering the superb edge retention of the Shun Classic VG-Max "super steel" blade.
- Japanese-made chef's knife with 22-degree blade-edge angle of Western kitchen cutlery.
- Appropriate for tasks such as cutting through small chicken bones, cracking crab shells (with spine) and preparing melon fruits with thick rinds.
- Thick, strong blade offers more belly curve for rocking cuts.
- Broad blade is useful for transferring chopped foods from cutting board to pot.
- VG-MAX "super steel" blade is clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel, creating variegated look reminiscent of Damascus-style blade.
- Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and is D-shaped to sit comfortably in the hand.
- Extra weight in stainless-steel bolster balances heavy blade.
- NSF-certified knife meets high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
Dimensions & More Info
- 6" Knife: 6" blade, 5" handle; 6.8 oz.
- 8" Knife: 8 1/4" blade, 5" handle; 8 oz.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
- Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at 22-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.
Customer Reviews

B**P

Sharp and Balanced

About the sharpest knife that I have ever owned. Butterflying chicken breasts, and slicing through meat and vegetables are remarkably easy. The knife is very well balanced and has a nice heft to it.

W ****is

Nice knife

Very sharp, light, and thin. Good slicer, makes food prep faster.

E**k

Awesome knife

Great value and works amazingly. I have no complaints.

J***3

Look for even the finest flaw in blade edge. They

Micro flaws were noticed only after second hand washing. Just slightly itty bitty difference in blade edge. Check for them when buying. Two weeks later there were three tiny almost unnoticeable black spots. I had to look closely but they were there. This was inspire of gentle washing and immediate drying. 4 month later they have developed into chips but now there are 4. Before you leave the store make sure you check for any imperfections in the blade and reject that knife. There was just a slight different look to the blade. No matter what you do they will get worse.

P***y

Shun never disappoints

Best knife ever. Perfect for everyday meal preparations

ba****l

The best knife I have ever used.

An amazing knife.....very sharp, well made, good balance.

J***e

Loved this knife

Everyone we gave this knife to for a gift loved the knife. They couldnt say enough good things about it.

S***ma

Great Knife

This is my favorite knife and has been a go-to brand for me for a few years now. The 6" works great in my small hands as an everyday knife.

Sk*****ost

Great knife, but could have made a better gift.

Great knife and I love the Shun line of knives. I have ordered and even purchased in store a full set and several individual knives. Though, I ordered this as a present and it didn’t arrive customized as requested. Thankfully, the customer service was able to refund the cost of initials printed on the blade, though it didn’t have the impact I was hoping as a gift.

C***e

Absolutely the best

Super sharp knife, I’m using mine almost like a utility knife

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