The Shun Premier 8-inch Kiritsuke Knife can be used for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife. Known as the master chef's knife in Japan, it offers top cutting performance and versatility. With its straighter edge, the Shun Premier 8-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It's also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. Once you try it, you'll find yourself reaching for your Shun Premier Kiritsuke more and more often.

Features

• A multi-purpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
• Handle: Contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood
• Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
• Handcrafted in Japan