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Shun Classic Carving Knife 20.3cm

Shun Classic Carving Knife 20.3cm

Regular price $204.95 AUD
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ASPIRE TO THE PERFECT SLICE

Achieve the perfect slice of meat or poultry with the Shun Classic Carving Knife. It’s the right knife whether you want to carve paper-thin or thick and juicy slices. The razor-sharp blade makes a cleaner cut, which helps keep more of the juices—and more of the flavor—trapped in the meat. The longer blade means you can make precise slices with a single stroke, while the pointed, narrow tip lets you to cut meat away from the bone with ease. Turkey, beef, or the delicate flesh of a holiday salmon—the Shun Classic Carving knife handles them with ease, keeping the flavor sealed in and making sure your tableside presentation is perfection itself. Pairs beautifully with the Shun Classic Carving Fork.

The Shun Classic Carving Knife is part of the Shun Classic line of tasteful and contemporary cutlery. The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives' beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the 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 behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

  • For carving perfect slices of meat
  • Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
  • Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers of stainless Damascus cladding
  • Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
  • Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
  • Handcrafted in Japan

 

Disclaimer:

This Knife is NOT designed to be used on bone or very thick-skinned vegetables.

Hand wash only (no dishwasher) and dry immediately after use.

Shun Knives have a limited lifetime warranty.

Care & Use

Always keep your knife dry and clean! 

Hand wash with warm soapy water. No abrasive sponges.  

Never put your knife in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in water. 

Dry your knife completely using an absorbent towel. We find paper towels work the best. 

We recommend storing your knives on a magnetic strip, keeping them in a block or storing them in your knife roll or wrap. 

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Shun Classic

Born of the ancient Samurai sword making tradition and hand-finished for precision and beauty, Shun Classic is the ideal line for anyone making their first foray into the Japanese knife market.

High Quality Steel

Shun Classic knives boast a cutting-edge VG-MAX core, the newest addition to the VG line of "super steels." This advanced material is highly resistant to wear and corrosion while maintaining an exceptionally sharp edge. The knife's core is supported and protected by a stunning Damascus cladding consisting of 34 micro layers, which not only enhances its appearance but also provides additional strength and durability.

Outstanding Sharpness

Shun knives excel with thinner, lighter, and sharper blades. The 16° cutting angle per side (32° comprehensive) achieves outstanding sharpness and accuracy, enhancing your cutting efficiency and longevity.

Traditional Techniques

Showcasing traditional handcrafting techniques. These knives feature a striking hamon, an alluring wavy line where the different steels meet. The blades are meticulously ground to a quick taper edge, allowing for swift and efficient food movement.

PakkaWood Handle

All Classic knives feature a robust and moisture-resistant handle made from Ebony Pakkawood, a premium resin-impregnated hardwood. Its contoured design offers a comfortable and secure grip for both right-handed and left-handed users. The handle's end cap adds balance and enhances its aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the integrated tang of the knife ensures stability and balance during use.