Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife

The Shun Shiranami 8-inch Chef's Knife is a beautiful kitchen multi-tasker. The Shiranami Chef's Knife has a razor-sharp 71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel blade with a beautiful wave pattern that inspired the name Shiranami, which refers to a white-capped wave.

The contoured handle of the Shiranami is resin-stabilized Prussian Blue Jute Micarta, which, besides being beautiful, offers a secure grip, water resistance, and comfort that lasts even during all-day cooking marathons.

In the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad Shun Shiranami knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is made with 71 micro-layers of Dual Core Damascus Steel forged into a wave-inspired pattern that isn't just beautiful, but also reduces drag and allows even sticky foods to slide off the blade. The blade is then sharpened to a 16-degree angle.

The blade's forward-tilting bolster is designed for a pinch grip for added precision and control with every cut.

Each Shiranami's balance and strength are enhanced with a hidden composite tang. The embossed stainless steel end cap also adds both elegance and balance.

The Chef's Knife is essentially a hand-held food processor. The most versatile knife in any block, the 8-inch Chef's is an all-purpose blade that's the perfect length for slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing almost any food - from fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses. The rounded belly of this knife can be gently rocked through garlic and fresh herbs to produce a very fine mince. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board, and makes it easy to transfer ingredients from the board to the cooking pan.

Features of the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife: 

• 71 layers of Dual Core Damascus steel
  
• 16-degree cutting angle
• Wave-inspired blade pattern to reduce drag
• Contoured Jute Micarta hande that's water-resistant and textured for a secure grip
• Forward-tilting bolster for enhanced pinch grip
• Embossed stainless steel end cap

Blade Length:  8 inches

A Bit About Shun
Shun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty