Shun Classic 8 Chef's Knife

May 21,2024

Shun (Shoon) knives are part of a long tradition of Japanese blade making. Kai, the maker of our Shun Classic knives has been making blades for more than 100 years in Seki City, the heart of Japanese cutlery since the 13th Century. Zen philosophy holds that “shun” is the precise moment during the year when any particular food is at the peak of perfection, in harmony with the natural rhythms of the season. With this in mind, each Shun knife requires 100 hand-crafted steps to complete.

KAI Shun Classic 8in Chef's Knife - Kitchen & Company

Shun Classic 8 Chef's Knife

The Shun Classic Blonde Chef's Knife is an all-purpose knife ideal for a full range of cutting tasks. This blonde-handled version of the Shun Classic Chef's knife features an 8 blade ideal for preparing fruits vegetables and proteins. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is exceptionally handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly this chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

Shun Classic Blonde Chef&s Knife 8-in

The ultra-versatile Shun Classic Master Utility combines the nimbleness of a utility knife with the do-it-all capabilities of a chef's knife. The blade is slightly longer and significantly wider, so you can easily accomplish a wide range of food preparation tasks while enjoying the ease of use and agility of a compact knife. Extra width at the heel and a slightly curved belly enables rocking cuts to easily mince herbs and spices.

Shun Classic 6.5 in. Master Utility Knife

Shun Classic 8 Chefs Knife - DM0706 This stunningly beautiful line of classic cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times. In addition to their clad VG-10 blades, The Shun Classics also feature our uniquely stable D shape handle design. The D shape rests precisely in the curve of the fingers as they curl around the handle.

Shun Classic Chef's Knife 8-in

Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Scallops

Shun 8 Classic Kiritsuke Knife - DM0771 Now the Shun Classic series has its own kiritsuke, known as the master chef's knife in its home nation of Japan. The kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease.