The knife is sharp enough to comfortably shave with out of the box, much moreso than I anticipated. The edge sings if you run your finger across it just rings like a bell. It's a gorgeous knife. The Damascus pattern and profile of the blade are very pleasing. There's very little food drag. There isn't a sharp corner on the knife so there's no difficult to clean crevices it's as easy as wiping it down and drying it off. It has a very solid feel. Coming from somebody who has only had western kitchen knives and mostly cheap ones to boot, it almost feels more like a knife you would carry than a kitchen tool. The handle is ergonomical. I'm left handed and it's still perfectly comfortable for me and it feels like it would fit in the right hand very well. It's well balanced. I wouldn't recommend it because of how keen it is but you can literally spin the knife around your finger without trouble. As a whole it seems very well designed and well put together I plan on getting some of the smaller models when I have the money to spare.
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16° VG-MAX Cutting Edge
Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and fine grained to enable a razor sharp, long lasting 16 degree edge on each side.
68 Layer Damascus Steel
68 layers of stainless Damascus steel cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.
Sloped Bolster and Choil
The sloped bolster and choil supports a more comfortable and controlled pinch grip while making the knife easier to clean.
Pakkawood Handle
The D-shaped Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, and comfortable to use for both left and right handed users.
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| Price | $139.95 | $199.95 | $99.95 | $129.95 | $139.95 | $229.95 |
| Blade Steel | VG-MAX | VG-MAX | VG10 | AUS10A | AUS10A | Blue II Carbon |
| Steel Layers | 68 Layer Damascus | 68 Layer Damascus, Tsuchime Finish | 3 Layer Japanese 420J | 1 Layer Solid Steel | 1 Layer Solid Steel | 3 Layer San Mai |
| Handle | Pakkawood | Pakkawood | PP/TPE Polymer Blend | Tagayasan Wood | Pakkawood | Micarta |
Product information
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shun |
| Color | Black |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Item Weight | 0.68 Pounds |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 13.75 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Size | 8" |
| UPC | 400002689126 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00400002689126 |
| Item Weight | 10.9 ounces |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| ASIN | B0000Y7KNQ |
| Item model number | DM0706 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,205 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #21 in Chef's Knives |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Antibacterial treatment | Classic |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included Components | Chef Knife |
| Import | Imported |
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This Item  Shun Classic 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $139.95 | $159.00 | $300.00 | $139.95 | $199.95 | -12% $150.00 Typical: $170.00 |
| Delivery | Get it May 8 - 12 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 9 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 9 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 9 | — | — |
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| Sold By | Gourmet Forte | Dalstrong Inc. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Sur La Table (dba) | DaSalla's |
| number of pieces | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| blade edge | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain, Serrated | Plain | Chef's Knife |
| blade material | Alloy Steel | AUS-10V Japanese super steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel |
| blade length | 8 inches | 8 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches |
| blade color | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
| handle material | Pakkawood | Abs,Abs Handle,High-carbon,Stainless Steel,Steel | Stainless Steel | Pakkawood | Pakkawood | Stainless Steel |
| construction type | Forged | Forged | Forged | Full-tang | Full Tang | Forged |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Cuts like it’s butter
Best quality knives I’ve ever bought and cuts so easily. Ended up buying a set. Worth every penny.
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