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Shun Kai Classic Chef Knife 15.2cm

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Shun (Shoon) knives are part of a long tradition of Japanese blade making. Kai, the maker of our Shun Classic knives has been making blades for more than 100 years in Seki City, the heart of Japanese cutlery since the 13th Century. Zen philosophy holds that “shun” is the precise moment during the year when any particular food is at the peak of perfection, in harmony with the natural rhythms of the season. With this in mind, each Shun knife requires 100 hand-crafted steps to complete.

Shun Classic 8 Chef's Knife

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The Shun Chef's Knife is an essential knife for all-around food preparation in the kitchen and a great piece for your Sora collection. With less of a curve than a Western chef's knife the Sora Chef's Knife has a gentle roll off the tip so it needs to be lifted less making cutting more efficient. The Shun Vb0706 Sora 8-Inch Chef's Knife is part of the exciting Shun Sora line that provides exceptional handcrafted quality at an amazing price.

Shun Sora 8 in. Chef's Knife

Shun 8 Classic Kiritsuke Knife - DM0771 Now the Shun Classic series has its own kiritsuke, known as the master chef's knife in its home nation of Japan. The kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease.

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