Shun Classic Kiritsuke Knife 8″

Known as the master chef’s knife, the kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you would use a chef’s knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The striking looking Shun Classic 8-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It is also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. The Shun Classic Kiritsuke also features a slightly curved edge so that it even works well with rocking cuts. Once you try it, you will find yourself reaching for your Shun Classic Kiritsuke more and more often.

• A multipurpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
• razor-sharp, long-lasting 16 edge each side
• 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
• D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

• Use Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit
• Blade Shape Chef, Kiritsuke, Specialty

• Blade Length 8 in. (203mm)
• Blade Steel VGMAX
• Blade Steel Layers 69 layer Damascus
• Blade Edge Non-Serrated
• Handle Material Ebony color Pakkawood