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Shun Premier 8" Chef's Knife Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife VG-MAX Core with Damascus

Shun Premier 8" Chef's Knife Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife VG-MAX Core with Damascus

by SHUN
$169.95 - $169.95
$169.95
$169.95 - $169.95
$169.95

The Shun Premier Chef's Knife will probably be the most-used knife in your kitchen. If you're like most cooks, you'll want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and comes in extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

The Shun Premier line calls to mind as the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel" to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed, similar to samurai swords using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty.
  • VG-MAX steel core, Damascus clad with 34 micro-layers on each side of SUS410/SUS431 stainless steel; full tang
  • Hammered Tsuchime finish, helps release the food from the blade easily when slicing
  • Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; hand-sharpened Japanese double-bevel blade angle 16° (each side)
  • Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle accommodates right and left-handed users
  • Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty; hand wash with gentle dish soap

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