Knives

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