If there is one knife that you simply can't be without, it's this one. The Shun Classic 8" chef's knife is an all-purpose blade ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The 8" length is perfect for preparing fruits, vegetables, proteins, and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is 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. Shun Classic's thinner blades makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives.

The Shun Premier chef's knife is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind 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 the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered 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.

• Finish: Stainless Steel
• Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you'll reach for every day
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Hand-sharpened 16-degree double-bevel blade (32 degrees comprehensive)
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
• Handle: Contoured walnut-colored Pakka wood
• Blade length: 8" (20.3 cm)
• Handcrafted in Japan