Shun Classic 7" Asian Cook's / Chef's Knife and 33 similar items

Shun Classic 7" Asian Cook's / Chef's Knife In Japan, this knife style is known as a gyuto. It is the Japanese equivalent of the chef?s knife. In other words, it?s an all-purpose knife. It?s ideal for meat and fish, yet performs beautifully on vegetables, too. Shun pronounced "shoon" in Japanese, is known as "at the peak of perfection". Each knife is handmade by skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete one knife. Shun Classic knives feature a VG-Max super steel core encased with 68-layers of Damascus stainless steel (34-layers on each side). The Damascus steel supports and protects the core, which provides toughness, and is stain resistant. Each Shun knife provides a Japanese blade angle of 16. You will enjoy the ease of cutting the thinnest slices without bruising or tearing the most delicate foods while prepping; this ensures the ingredients to stay intact, retain flavor, and stay fresh. The blade is complimented by a D-shaped traditional Japanese handle, made out of ebony PakkaWood. Shun offers a full assortment, so you will always find the right knife for the task. Made in Japan. In Japan, this knife style is known as a gyuto. It is the Japanese equivalent of the chef?s knife. In other words, it?s an all-purpose knife. It?s ideal for meat and fish, yet performs beautifully on vegetables, too. Although the blade is thinner than the traditional chef?s knife, it still offers plenty of knuckle clearance when cutting on a board. If you?re looking for a lighter, more nimble multi-purpose kitchen knife, the Shun Classic Asian Cook?s Knife is sure to become your go-to knife for a wide range of dicing, chopping, and slicing tasks. Blade Construction: VG-Max steel core, encased with 34-layer Damascus stainless steel Full tang, provides strength balance Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; traditional Japanese blade angle- 16 (each side) D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle, is strong, durable and resists moisture Made in Japan Lifetime Manufacturers Warranty