Shun Classic 7" Hollow Edge Asian Chef's Knife

In Japan, this knife style is known as a gyuto. It is the Japanese equivalent of the chef's knife. In other words, this Shun Classic 7" Hollow Edge Asian Chef's Knife is an all-purpose knife. Ideal for meat and fish, it performs beautifully on vegetables, too. Although the blade profile is narrower than the traditional chef's knife, it still offers plenty of knuckle clearance when cutting on a board. In addition to top Shun performance, what make this one special is the hollow-ground indentations on the side of the blade. They create small air pockets that reduce friction when cutting, making it easier to glide through the cut. If you've had problems with sticking, try a hollow-ground blade.

The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades with D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. The razor-sharp blades offer top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel provides incredible edge retention. Blades are handcrafted of durable clad with Damascus stainless steel, ground and bead-blasted creating a 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 hold. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty.

Made in Seki, Japan
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Blade Construction: 34-layer stainless steel Damascus with VG-MAX core
Handle Construction: Black Pakkawood with stainless steel bolster and end cap
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61 degrees
Edge: Approximately 16 degrees, double bevel

Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 7" (180mm)
Blade Height: 1.7" (43mm)
Handle Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Overall Length: 11.8" (300mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.3mm
Weight: 5.1 oz. (145g)

Item number: DM0776