Shun Classic Chef's Knife Pakkawood Handle
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Shun Classic Chef's Knife Pakkawood Handle

4.7(6 reviews)Medium confidence
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The Shun Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife with a D-shaped ebony Pakkawood…

Good for
  • Sharpness
  • Construction
  • Sharpenability
Skip if
  • ×Food stick is pretty bad
  • ×Heavier than some other chef's knives
  • ×Brittle steel, especially for a western style blade

The Shun Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife with a D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handle and a razor-sharp Damascus-clad blade, ideal for various cutting tasks.

The Shun Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife is an all-purpose blade perfect for various cutting tasks, including preparing fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Its wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is useful for transferring food. The knife features a curved belly for fine mincing and a lighter design compared to European-style Chef's knives.

What reviewers say
Pros
  • Super clean cutting blade
  • Lightweight and well balanced
  • Wide handle is surprisingly helpful in a pinch grip
Cons
  • Food stick is pretty bad
  • Brittle steel, especially for a western style blade
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Reviews

Aggregated from 3 review sources.

Average score
4.8/ 5
Total user reviews
6
Reviewing publications
2
+ 1 qualitative
Knifecenter
4.8(4.8 stars out of 5)
6 user reviews
Source
Nothing But Knives
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The Shun Premier Chef's Knife offers an incredibly sharp out-of-the-box experience and a comfortable, controlled feel due to its lightweight and wide handle design. However, users should be mindful of its brittle steel, which requires careful handling and makes it less suitable for heavy-duty tasks

Pros
  • Lightweight and well balanced
  • Super clean cutting blade
  • Wide handle is surprisingly helpful in a pinch grip
Cons
  • Brittle steel, especially for a western style blade
  • Food stick is pretty bad

Specifications

Kind
Chef S Knife
Use case
All Purpose Kitchen Knife
Feature
Razor Sharp Blade, D Shaped Handle, Curved Belly
Material
Pakkawood, Damascus Steel
Steel
Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding
Handle
D-shaped ebony Pakkawood
Blade Angle
16°
Blade Layers
68
Blade Length
8in
Craftsmanship
Handcrafted in Japan
Hand Sharpened Bevel
16° double-bevel (32° comprehensive)

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