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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

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Size: 8 Inch


Features

  • 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.

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


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Brand: Shun


Color: Black


Handle Material: Ebony color PakkaWood®


Blade Edge: Plain


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Brand: Shun


Color: Black


Handle Material: Ebony color PakkaWood®


Blade Edge: Plain


Blade Length: 8 Inches


Construction Type: Forged


Item Weight: 0.2 Kilograms


Blade Color: Silver


Is Dishwasher Safe: No


Number of Pieces: 1


Item Length: 8 Inches


Item Weight: 7.1 ounces


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: Kai


Country of Origin: Japan


Item model number: DM0706


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Antibacterial treatment: Classic


Care instructions: Hand Wash


Assembly required: No


Warranty Description: Lifetime warranty


Batteries required: No


Included Components: Chef Knife


Import: Imported


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Excellent
Size: 8 Inch
Perfect knife
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023 by claudia bazalar

  • Amazing
Size: 8 Inch
Super high quality, very happy with it
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023 by Sean

  • This is a knife!
Size: 8 Inch
Cuts well and feels great in my hands. Makes food prep more enjoyable. Beautiful wavy hammered steel and solid handle.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023 by Hanko

  • Beautiful, functional, lightweight, and wickedly sharp!
Size: 8 Inch
I love this knife. So much so that we purchased the matching 6" chef knife as well and have plans to buy more!! I researched a LOT before I bought this blade. 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. It has *just enough* heft to get the job done without tiring your hands out. Being an average woman, my hands aren't huge (ladies' size 7 gloves). This knife fits my hand well, and ALSO fits my average-guy-sized hubby's hand despite that it's much larger than mine. These blades are works of art. They're each unique and beautiful. I enjoy using them more because I like looking at them! I know it is silly but it's true. Same reason my dish cloths are my favorite color and my cutting board is a thing a beauty... cooking is more fun when you enjoy looking at your tools! We purchased this knife in I think June 2019, it is now October 2019, it has been around 4 1/2 months of daily use (we cook almost every day), and it has lost the super keen edge and needs to be honed, but it's *still* sharper than any other knives I have ever owned! We are going to hone them soon, honestly we haven't yet because we are nervous about doing it, I'm paranoid I'll mess up and damage the blades. I don't actually expect it to give us any trouble, though, and a few moments of work will hone them back to a dangerously sharp edge. I kid you not, I have accidentally sliced through my fingernails several times, and had no idea until I either started bleeding or saw I was missing a slice of nail!! It was so sharp at first I could literally cut through a fingernail and not feel it. Let that sink in for a minute... like i said, dangerously sharp when brand spanking new. I have had to learn to be less sloppy with the knife!!! However, I am OK with the crazy sharpness, I have learned not to accidentally amputate my fingertips, and after 4 1/2 months I am still in love with my Shun knives. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019 by Gapeach

  • Great Knife
Size: 8 Inch
I have recently bought the 8 inch chef knife. So far I'm loving this knife. I also own the J.A. Henckels Twin Two Star II 8inch chef knife, I do love the weight and balance better. However the great thing about these Japanese knives are they have a much lower angle on the blade. They are more prone to bend on the tip of the blade, so make sure you take care of them. Because the blade is at an lower angle they slice thought most things like butter. This knife uses a special VG-10 steal on the inside of the blade and coated with stainless, which makes it as strong as a thicker blade that uses high carbon steal. Pros: For the price that I paid for this knife it's the best so far. The handle is very well balance with blade. The D shaped handle works really well (Shun makes a left handed one but I think you might need to order it directly thought Shun). Shun offer free knife sharping for the life of you or the knife, depends on which one comes last. They stay sharp for a very long time. (Most expert recommend sharping the knife once a year.) Cons: The cost of these are more than what most people wants to spend on one knife. (I say spend more for a really good knife and never have to buy another knife) They use a different kind of steal and the angle is very different from most knife, so you can't really buy a knife sharpener or take it to most pro. knife sharpener, must be sent in to have it sharpen correctly. Have to be more careful with these knifes because, from the drop point of the knife to the blade it is very thin, so it could bend. (If you don't want to be careful, high carbon steal would be better. Like Henckels Twin series or Wusthof Classic.) All in all, I would buy these if these where to get lost or something. In the cost around $100 to $200, these are the best in my opinion. I have tried many Chef knife before I came to these knifes but I do also use my Henckels also, because I love them both. I did received them very quick from Amazon, their time from payment to ship is like the same day which is why I love about Amazon. But remember one thing about buying knifes, it must and have to feel good when your holding it. No matter how sharp they are, if it doesn't feel right in your hand its pretty useless like a two knife. Make you go down to your local store and try them out before you buy them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010 by A. Hu

  • Love It!!! - but Rust? YES! You MUST Clean and DRY after each use!
Size: 8 Inch
I read some of the one star reviews saying they were appalled that the blade rusts if you don't dry it. BUT you MUST wash and Dry after each use... That's Damascus maintenance And Carbon Steel maintenance, and it's good hygiene. I love Japanese knives...love the thin and remarkably sharp blade. It makes slicing and dicing so fun! Put the blade on a tomato and with no pressure slide the blade and feel it go through like a hot knife through butter....BEAUTIFUL! This blade is so sharp and easy to use for very accurate cutting. And it is such a joy to use. I have big hands, and it just makes me smile every slice... it's a dream knife! Every time you use this knife you will love it. And be sure to hone it after each use...keep it like a razor-sharp samurai and you will never regret it. And of course the blade is 15° versus 20° on a European knife. So be sure to find the proper “sharpener”. Also, you must also clean and DRY the blade after each use, because it is made of carbon steel. If you don’t, you will see tiny RUST SPOTS on the cutting edge. This seems to shock some people, but Carbon Steel MUST BE cleaned and DRIED after each use. It's not Stainless Steel. Ah! So no abrasives! And you can even use wax to keep it looking nice and dry... Really, cleaning and drying it carefully afterward puts a nice closing to the ceremony of using a great knife. And caring for the one you love is a pleasure, no? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020 by Selrahc Tenitram

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