Shun Premier 8 Kiritsuke Knife

The Shun Premier 8" Kiritsuke is a multi-purpose knife that is similar to a Western Chef's knife. It can be used for expert slicing, chopping, dicing, and push cuts, as well as more intricate work such as brunoise and julienne cuts. The Shun Premier 8" Kiritsuke Knife is forged with a thin, Damascus-style blade with hammered finish and a carbon steel cutting core made from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX super steel. All Shun Premier knives include free lifetime sharpening and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

Features of the Shun Premier 8" Kiritsuke Knife include:

• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core
• 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side
• Beautiful d-shaped contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood® handle
• Full composite tang with handle ring and embossed metal endcap
• Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
• Manufacturer's free lifetime sharpening
• Manufacturer's lifetime warranty
• Hand wash only