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Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Scallops | 
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| Brand: Shun
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $163.00
Buy New: $128.00
You Save: $35.00 (21%)
New (4) from $128.00
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 10398
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 8-inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 3.2 x 1
MPN: DM0719
Model: DM0719
UPC: 999999048813
EAN: 4901601589504
ASIN: B0000Y7L8U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8-inch Japanese Chef's knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing | | • | Precision-forged stainless-steel blade; scalloped edge prevents food from sticking | | • | Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look | | • | Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster | | • | lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan |
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Product Description
Shun has managed to improve on the already popular 8-inch Chef's Knife, possibly the most indispensable tool for any cook, by adding the hollow edge. Now it offers the best of both worlds; a remarkably, fine-edged blade that slices, minces and chops everything from thyme to tenderloin along with the benefit of quick, easy release. It rarely requires sharpening, reduces time at the prep table and the rounded Pakka wood handle won't leave hands and arms cramped or tired.Made in the ancient city of Seki, Japan, Shun knives rely on extremely sharp blades, made of Japanese VG10 steel clad with 32 layers (16 on each side) of a proprietary blend of high-carbon stainless pounded so thin, it delivers precision slicing, cutting and chopping that is unprecedented by any of its German competitors. Imagine, a knife made the same way as ancient Samurai swords, handcrafted still today. Sharper out of the box than other knives, the Shun Classic maintains its sharpness longer, since the finely-polished blade edge has a natural tendency to remain straighter, yet when required, it can be honed using a standard steel or sent to the factory for free sharpening. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade creates minute air pockets that offer stick resistance, so food releases easier and prep time is reduced--plus it's rust-free. The ebony Pakka wood handle, a highly durable combination of layers o
Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose chef's knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Featuring a blade measuring 8 inches in length, this tool finishes with a sharp point. Scalloped detailing along the knife's cutting edge creates air pockets during use to prevent food from adhering to its sides and maximize cutting efficiency. Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife's aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. The knife includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold
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| Customer Reviews:
Great knife April 2, 2007
Nutria (Mandeville, LA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great knife. Very sharp and functional. I particularly like the shape of the handle and the way it fits my hand. I never thought I'd pay this much for a kitchen knife but it should last a lifetime.
 Great knife. March 9, 2007
T. Cameron (Seattle)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's everything I imagined. Though it took me a month to get my hand on it. Not all of the stores within Amazon are what you'd expect. The one I was dealing with, Ace Digital, was selling the knife I wanted, but didn't actually have it or a certain time stated when they were going to have it to send out to me. My order was cancelled twice because of this glitch and when I asked Amazon why?, they didn't have an answer for me. I turned to an outside source for the knife and they gave me the answer that could have been supplied by either Ace or Amazon, it was on back order at Kershaw (the maker of the knife). Eventually I found it at another Amazon store, bit my lip, ordered it and it finally arrived. It's a great knife, best in my collection, holds an edge better than most. Nice big, well balanced and comfortable handle. I will buy more, but not on here.
Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around November 27, 2005
Vyshtia (CA, USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I'm Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique "D"-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet - providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don't want to be changing that angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you'll have to do some research and find out which ones can be a fit with these knives. I prefer to hone with a sharpening steel and manually sharpen with a stone if necessary (and I don't see it being necessary to touch it to a stone any time soon). The blade is sharp straight off the factory and as Alton Brown says - it's the sharpest straight out of the factory edge as he's ever seen.
These knives are more expensive than most, but I think it's definitely worth it. To have the sharpest, most beautiful knife around - it's no contest. If you are on a budget, build your collection slowly. It's been said that there are only 3 knives that are the absolute basics for any kitchen: A 8" Chef's Knife (or some kind of similar, large-ish chef's knife), a Paring Knife, and a Long Serrated blade for cutting bread and larger items. I would add a thin utility knife and a boning knife to that list next. Then I would add those "in-between" sizes as I get more money flow in. =)
If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen, good kitchen knives are a definite must. Preparation is the bulk of cooking and when you have good knives, it cuts down on the danger of cutting yourself, it adds pleasure to the work, and it cuts down on prep time. Knives are also a very personal choice and it's best to at least go to a store and try it out for yourself first. Shun Knives are designed by the Japanese, so remember - it's designed for small hands. This makes it fit most women's hands perfectly, but I've heard of guys with larger hands not like it so much and going back to the German knives. So definitely try it out. It's a personal thing, it needs to fit you.
Why spend so much money on a knife? Well, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and you almost always have to bust out a knife to prep a meal from scratch - why not use the best? Why spend that time with items that you love and brings you pleasure to use? Many times, it's the small things that brings us the most pleasure in life, and I consider my Shun knives as one of those things. Having something so beautiful and yet so sharp and perfect - it makes my time cooking just that much more enjoyable.
Another good thing to know is that although the Shun Knives are usually offered for right-handers, you can get these knives for left-handers. You just need to find the guys who stock and sell those ones as they are less known, and less common.
Very Good Knife February 26, 2005
Gift Recipient (San Francisco, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have an 8 inch Global Chef's Knife and a Wusthuf 6 inch, but both especially the global has a small handle for my big hands. So I tried other knieves and for sure Shun was THE Knife. The "D" shaped handle is great. The blade is just amazing. It cuts through anything so easily and needless to mention you sharpen it by just a couple strokes. A sales person at William Sonoma told me that Shun uses more carbon in making the steel for the blade as the resukt a bit softer steel, and that is why you can sharpen it easier. I bought this knife with scallops cuz I wanted to avoid the sticking vegetables to it when I chop quickly, but I later heard, the blade's texture (without the scallops) would do the same job. So I am not sure if you really need it with scallops. In that case, if that is the case, Amazon has this package deal with Chef's, pairing and a couple other pieces for $200. I would have definitely bought that deal if I knew about it beforehand. So as Jacques Pepin says: "Happy Cooking."
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