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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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Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Brand | Shun |
Color | Black |
Handle Material | Ebony color PakkaWood® |
Blade Edge | Plain |
About this item
- 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.
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Shun“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection. Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see. |
Handcrafted in JapanShun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. |
Knife Steel is EssentialHeat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process. |
Quality and PerformanceShun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time. Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too. |
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Sora | Kanso | Classic | Premier | |
VG-Max Cutting Core | ✓ | ✓ | ||
VG10 Cutting Core | ✓ | |||
Solid AUS10A | ✓ | |||
Composite Blade | ✓ | |||
Double Bevel (16 Degree each side) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Handle | Textured PP/TPE | Tagayasan | PakkaWood | PakkaWood |
Handle Grip | Symmetrical | Symmetrical | Asymmetrical | Symmetrical |
Tsuchime (“hammered”) Finish | ✓ |
Shun Classic

Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.
With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

Pakkawood Handle
These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

Shun is Different
If you've never owned a Japanese knife before, you'll immediately notice how different a Shun feels in the hand. Shun is harder, lighter, and sharper. Sharpened to a steeper angle (16 degrees) with an edge that will hold longer, the Classic line is designed to cut in a smooth, slicing motion.

Layered Steel
Shun proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is a high-end "super steel" that is extremely hard, enabling Shun Classic knives to take an incredible edge and hold it longer.
Stainless Damascus Cladding is made of 34 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade, for a total of 69 layers. Classic's cladding supports the cutting core, adds stain and corrosion resistance, and looks elegant.

Shun and Sharpening
Shun are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.
You may also register your purchase.

Classic Handle

Flawless Cutting Ability

Layered Steel

Free Sharpening
Product 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
Product information
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
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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 |
ASIN | B0000Y7KNQ |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Item model number | DM0706 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,960 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #76 in Chef's Knives |
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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Blade Material | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Steel | Steel |
Color | Black | — | — | Chef | Chef's Knife | Black |
Item Weight | 7.13 ounces | 0.51 lbs | 7.76 ounces | 0.65 lbs | 0.56 lbs | 1.60 ounces |
Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel |
Size | 8 Inch | 8-inch | 6.5-inch | 8 inch | 9-Inch |