Shun Classic 8" Hollow Ground Chef's Knife - Handcrafted Japanese VG-MAX Damascus Steel Kitchen Knife for Professional & Home Cooking - Pakkawood Handle - Perfect for Slicing, Dicing & Chopping Vegetables, Meat & Fish

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Product Description The Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef's Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to handle a wide range of tasks and is ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, meat and more. Hollow ground indentations reduce friction while cutting, making it easier to glide through food. As part of the pioneering Classic Series, the first Japanese cutlery line introduced to the United States, this knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Featuring a VG-MAX steel core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding, this Japanese knife offers exceptional sharpness with a precise 16-degree edge. Hollow grounds help food release more easily and reduce friction for a better glide. The D-shaped Pakkawood handle ensures a comfortable, secure grip for both left and right-handed users. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Classic Hollow Ground Chef's Knife embodies centuries of knife-making expertise and a commitment to superior quality. Amazon.com A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose chef’s knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Featuring a blade measuring 8 inches in length, this tool finishes with a sharp point. Scalloped detailing along the knife’s cutting edge creates air pockets during use to prevent food from adhering to its sides and maximize cutting efficiency. Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. The knife includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold