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Shun Premier Western Chef's Knife, 8"
Summary
Distinguished by hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles, the Shun Premier Collection showcases the artistry and precision of artisan-forged knives. Modeled after European knives, this Western chef's knife has a 22-degree cutting edge that provides additional strength for cutting heavier foods like winter squash and cabbage.
Blade features a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps release food from blade.Walnut-finish PakkaWood handle has two-position design, providing a trigger grip for pull cuts and the perfect balance point for pinch grips.Stainless-steel endcaps embossed with Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.
Dimensions & More Info
6" Knife: 6" blade, 5 3/4" handle; 6 oz.8" Knife: 8" blade, 4" handle; 8.5 oz.Made in Japan.
