Knives

The Shun Classic 10-inch Chef’s Knife is for cooks who prefer a longer blade. The added length provides more cutting leverage, makes larger foods easier to handle, and lets the cook process more product with fewer strokes, such as cutting several carrots at once instead of one. That efficiency is especially valuable in commercial kitchens and for anyone who preps in volume. Even at this length, the thinner Shun Classic blade keeps the knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef’s knives.
FeaturesExtended blade length: More edge per stroke speeds up bulk prep and gives extra leverage through large foods.Wide chef’s profile: The blade height keeps knuckles off the cutting board and makes it easy to carry cut food from board to pan.Curved belly: The gentle curve allows a rocking cut through herbs and spices.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellCutting several carrots or celery stalks in a single strokeLarge batches of diced onions and mirepoixHalving melons, cabbages, and other large produceSlicing large boneless roasts and brisketsChiffonade of greens and herbs
Choosing a Shun Chef’s KnifeFor everyday home prep, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is lighter and easier to handle on a smaller cutting board. Cooks who want a long blade with a kiritsuke-style tip may prefer the Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke. Learn More

The Shun Classic 12-inch Hollow Ground Brisket Knife is the tool for a barbecue or a family feast. It is built for trimming and slicing large cuts of meat, including brisket, ham, turkey, and roasts. Its long, narrow blade cuts each slice in a single pass, so more of the juices, and more of the flavor, stay inside the meat, and with no need to saw back and forth, every slice looks clean. Hollow-ground indentations help food release from the blade, and the rounded tip makes the knife safer and easier to use. An included wooden saya protects the blade and makes the knife simple to carry when the barbecue takes place away from home.
FeaturesTwelve-inch blade: The length carries a full brisket or wide roast in one stroke, so slices stay intact rather than shredding.Hollow-ground indentations: The indentations reduce friction and help slices fall away from the steel.Rounded tip: The blunt tip is safer to handle at the table and in a crowded workspace.AUS8A stainless steel: The highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless blade takes and holds a razor-sharp edge. Unlike most Shun Classic knives, it is a single layer of solid steel rather than a clad VG-MAX core.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.Riveted full-tang construction: The riveted tang provides durability and balance across the long blade.Ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, sturdy, and does not harbor bacteria.Wooden saya included: The fitted sheath protects the edge in storage and in transit.Handcrafted in Japan: Each knife is handcrafted in Japan.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellSlicing smoked brisketCarving turkey and hamSlicing prime rib and other large roastsTrimming fat from large cuts before cooking
Choosing a Shun Classic Slicing KnifeFor everyday roasts, poultry, and ham, the Shun Classic 9-inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife is the shorter, lighter choice, with a VG-MAX core and Damascus cladding that match the rest of the Classic line. Choose the 12-inch brisket knife for whole briskets, very large roasts, and barbecue work away from the kitchen. Learn More