Shun Classic Western Chef’s Knife, 8"

A Damascus-clad chef’s knife is an all-purpose choice for daily kitchen prep. Use it for dicing and chopping vegetables, carving meats and rocking through herbs and aromatics when you want a fine mince.

This Western chef’s knife is designed with a thicker blade than most Japanese cutlery and a 22-degree edge, which helps it feel ready for heavier cutting tasks. It keeps the nimble chef’s knife shape while adding a more robust profile for everyday prep.

The curved belly is made for rocking the knife through herbs or aromatics so you can mince efficiently. The broad blade is handy for scooping and moving chopped ingredients from the cutting board to the pan or pot.

The knife features a D-shaped pakkawood handle with a contemporary look and a secure feel in hand. Many cooks like this shape for controlled slicing and chopping during longer prep sessions.

Shun knives are made in Seki City, Japan, a region with more than 800 years of bladesmithing history. Shun notes that each knife goes through more than 100 steps, many done by hand.

Yes, Shun includes free sharpening for life for as long as you own the knife. Keep the sharpening information from your purchase so you can follow the provided steps when it is time for service.