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Shun Cutlery Classic Chef's Knife 8”, Thin, Light Kitchen Knife, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese Knife, Professional Chef Knife,Black

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  • JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Classic Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.
  • WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.
  • HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
  • COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, doesn't harbor bacteria, and comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users.
  • TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

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Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

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Shun Classic

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Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

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Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

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Product Description

A staple for every kitchen, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is an all-purpose blade, equipped for a variety of cutting tasks. With its slightly curved blade, the Shun Chef’s knife easily rocks through fresh herbs for easy mincing too. The size and width of the blade makes it an ideal tool for preparing protein, fruits, vegetables and many other foods. Made with the Damascus layering technique, the blade is comprised of 69 total layers – 68 layers of alternating steel and a proprietary VG-MAX core. VG-MAX steel contains additional chromium, carbon, tungsten and cobalt for increased strength, durability, sharpness and resistance to corrosion. Handcrafted by highly skilled specialists in Japan, Shun knives are a harmonious combination of ancient blade-making traditions and cutting-edge innovation. The craftsmanship and quality of each knife is a testament to the high quality prioritized by Shun. No home is complete without a Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,102 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of use of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's the sharpest knife they've ever held in their hand, stays sharp for a very long time and is the best knife for a professional kitchen. That said, they're happy with ease of maintenance, balance, and weight. Opinions are mixed on durability.

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376 customers mention346 positive30 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is the sharpest knife they have ever held in their hand, it stays sharp for a very long time, and it's the best knife for a professional kitchen. They also say that the steel is above average and the craftsmanship is superb. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...knife, it’s very comfortable in my hand, super light weight and incredibly sharp. Made meal prep significantly easier and it looks great as well!" Read more

"We use this knife daily for lunch and dinner. It is super sharp and excellent quality!" Read more

"If you value a razor sharp knife that holds it's edge and is beautiful to boot, then this knife is for you...." Read more

"...20 years in professional kitchens and this is the best knife for a professional kitchen that I've used...." Read more

103 customers mention103 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention that the Damascus steel looks phenomenal, the beautiful wood grain on the handle, and the detailing on the blade. Some appreciate the body pattern and the razor sharp blade.

"...Made meal prep significantly easier and it looks great as well!" Read more

"...These blades are works of art. They're each unique and beautiful. I enjoy using them more because I like looking at them!..." Read more

"If you value a razor sharp knife that holds it's edge and is beautiful to boot, then this knife is for you...." Read more

"...keeps it's edge very well, is razor sharp and has the added bonus of looking beautiful. What more could you ask for in a tool?" Read more

89 customers mention89 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use. They say the handle is comfortable and secure, making it satisfying to use and maneuver through anything. The thin sharp blade is easy on the wrist grip and makes smooth cuts like butter. The handle is well-balanced, and the fatiguing was minimal to none during dinner prep.

"In love with this knife, it’s very comfortable in my hand, super light weight and incredibly sharp...." Read more

"...It is SO EASY TO USE. It has *just enough* heft to get the job done without tiring your hands out...." Read more

"...The grip is not round, but has a slight protrusion running lengthwise along the grip to fit the contours of the hand better and stops the knife from..." Read more

"...The offset in the handle makes the knife feel good and secure in the hand. Function aside, the knife is also beautiful to look at...." Read more

78 customers mention59 positive19 negative

Customers generally like the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's worth the price, a great investment for amateur or professional chefs, and is sharp.

"...These knives are definitely worth the investment." Read more

"...Totally worth every penny in my opinion." Read more

"...I can no longer chop and prep without this knife. It is worth every pretty penny...." Read more

"...The knife itself is not the best knife you can buy, there are sharper, better blades made out of higher quality materials...." Read more

70 customers mention70 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to maintain. They mention that it cuts and slices like a dream, handles bigger slicing jobs with ease, and makes chopping a lot easier. Some say that the knife is lightweight and makes it easy to make razor thin slices, whether in meat or vegetables.

"...It cut through everything like it was butter. Very easy to make razor thin slices, whether in meat or vegetables...." Read more

"...This blade is so sharp and easy to use for very accurate cutting. And it is such a joy to use...." Read more

"...chef. Ok, it's now my favorite. It handles the bigger slicing jobs with such ease, it's a dream to use...." Read more

"...been able to cut tomatoes without destroying them a little, or slice meats so easily. This is now my go-to knife...." Read more

53 customers mention53 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife perfectly balanced, masterfully crafted, and very well balanced in the hand. They also say the blade is perfectly balanced and the grip is nice in their hand. Overall, customers are satisfied with the balance and performance of the knife.

"...This one feels really balanced, fatiguing was minimal to none during dinner prep...." Read more

"...It's well-balanced. And it's beautiful...." Read more

"...The life is well balanced and keeps and edge for perfect cuts. This knife is smooth maneuvering...." Read more

"...Seems nicely balanced. So far, I love this knife!" Read more

48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of the kitchen knife. They say it's light, yet heavy enough to aid in chopping tasks.

"In love with this knife, it’s very comfortable in my hand, super light weight and incredibly sharp...." Read more

"...And I chose it because it is light weight and has a thinner blade than the European-made competitors. It is SO EASY TO USE...." Read more

"...The knife was lighter than I expected but not so light as to feel flimsy or unwieldy...." Read more

"Super lightweight, thin sharp blade, easy on the wrist grip, makes smooth cuts like butter...." Read more

83 customers mention26 positive57 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the kitchen knife. Some mention that it holds up just fine, has just enough heft to get the job done without, and has a solid handle. However, others say that since it's hardened steel, it may chip. In less than a year the tip of the knife has chipped, which is very disappointing.

"...When I looked closer, I noticed a large chunk of the knife that cracked off! I was really surprised and confused...." Read more

"...pick up my Deba for certain tasks on the fish due to the thin, hard steel blade...." Read more

"...It is SO EASY TO USE. It has *just enough* heft to get the job done without tiring your hands out...." Read more

"...sponges on the knife, the logo has started to fade and the Damascus finish is scratched. The nakiri did not have this issue." Read more

I feel like cutting!
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I feel like cutting!
What can I say! This is the sharpest knife I have ever held in my hand. First it is so beautiful, like a piece of art. Then when tonight I used it for the first time, I cut the tenderloin with the hand feel of cutting a piece of Tofu! You don't need to force, just put the edge on the meat , use its own weight and slide. With this knife I got the thinest ginger slices I ever made: like tooth sticks! I feel like a master, a Chef! Oh I love this knife, and cutting everything in my fridge. My poor Wusthof is crying but what can I do! Now I am going to purchase a Hinoki cutting board for my Shun knife, in order to protect its edge.
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