Shun Classic 9" Master Prep Knife

With its long, narrow blade and precision tip, the Shun Classic 9" Master Prep Knife brings agility and finesse to a wide range of prep tasks. From trimming proteins to portioning vegetables and slicing fruit, its slightly curved edge and Kiritsuke-style tip offer the control of a utility knife with the power of a chef’s blade. Lightweight, versatile, and razor-sharp, this is the knife you’ll reach for every day.

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: 9" (230mm)
Edge Length: 8.9" (225mm)
Blade Height: 1.7" (45mm)
Handle Length: 4.9" (125mm)
Overall Length: 14.4" (365mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.4mm
Weight: 7.6 oz. (215g)

Item number: DM0784