Shun Classic Kiritsuke Knife 20.3cm

Shun Classic Kiritsuke Knife 20.3cm

DM0771

OVERVIEW

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-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and pushing cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It's also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, 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'll find yourself reaching for your Shun Classic Kiritsuke more and more often. The D-shaped handle offers comfort and control.

The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives' beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

FEATURES

• A multi-purpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding
• Handle D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
• A versatile, multi-purpose knife, the Shun Classic Kiritsuke is known for its variety of uses; use it just like a chef’s knife; Shun added a slightly rounded belly to make even rocking cuts easy
• In Japan, the kiritsuke is known as a master chef’s knife; Shun’s version is perfect for cooks of all kinds, from master chef to aspiring cook
• The Shun Classic Kiritsuke features Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX stainless steel and 68 layers of Damascus cladding for a blade with a razor-sharp edge, incredible edge retention, and striking beauty
• The handle is crafted from PakkaWood with a beautiful ebony finish; PakkaWood is natural hardwood infused with resin for moisture resistance and durability
• D-shaped handle offers comfort and control; lightweight but powerful, the Kiritsuke is easy to maneuver and delivers professional results; whether working in a pro kitchen or enjoying dinner at home with friends, the Shun Classic Kiritsuke is an excellent tool for all meal prep needs
• Handcrafted in Japan

SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Shun
• Model Number: ‎DM0771
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Item Weight: 0.227 Kg