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Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife (DM0700)
The Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife is the compact parer for cooks who do their detail work in hand. Its short blade keeps the tip and edge under direct control for peeling, pitting, coring, and trimming, and it handles small tasks on the board such as cutting garlic cloves and ginger. Next to the chef’s knife, Shun considers the paring knife the most essential blade in the kitchen, and this one shares the Damascus-clad blade and D-shaped handle of the entire Shun Classic line.
FeaturesVG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion. It takes a very keen edge and holds it through repetitive peeling and trimming.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 removes thin peels with little waste and 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 for precise control of the tip.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 WellPeeling apples, pears, and citrus in handPitting stone fruit and removing seedsCoring tomatoes and hulling strawberriesTrimming small vegetables and garnishesCutting garlic cloves and ginger on the board
Choosing a Shun Paring KnifeThe Classic paring knife is available in two lengths. This 3.5-inch model is the more compact choice for close in-hand work, while the Shun Classic 4-inch Paring Knife adds edge length for larger produce such as extra-large potatoes and apples. The Shun Classic Blonde 3.5-inch Paring Knife offers the same construction with a light blonde PakkaWood handle. For tourné cuts and fluting mushroom caps, the curved blade of the Shun Classic 2.5-inch Bird’s Beak Paring Knife is the specialist tool. Learn More$114.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 3.5-inch Paring Knife
The Art of Precision: The Shun Classic Blonde 3.5-inch Paring Knife Discover the perfect union of exquisite beauty and high-performance functionality with the Shun Classic Blonde 3.5-inch Paring Knife. An essential tool for any discerning cook, this knife is meticulously designed for all the small, intricate tasks where precision is paramount. From peeling delicate fruits and trimming vegetables to mincing herbs and garlic, its razor-sharp blade and nimble size provide ultimate control. The soul of this knife is its cutting core, forged from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel." This advanced formula, enriched with tungsten, ensures an incredibly fine, sharp edge that lasts exceptionally long. The core is then clad in 68 layers of Damascus steel, creating Shun's iconic, rippling pattern that not only looks stunning but also helps food release from the blade. Core Benefits: Elite VG-MAX Steel Core: Offers a peerless cutting experience with a sharp, 16° cutting angle on each side. The blade takes and holds a precision edge, providing lasting performance and effortless slicing. Stunning Damascus Cladding: Features 68 micro-layers of stainless steel that support the rigid core, add stain resistance, and create a beautiful, water-like pattern unique to each knife. Elegant Blonde PakkaWood® Handle: The D-shaped handle, made from a beautiful light-toned wood composite, is designed for maximum comfort and control. PakkaWood® is a durable, water-resistant material that offers a secure grip. Master of Detail Work: The 3.5-inch blade is perfectly sized and shaped for coring, peeling, trimming, and other delicate jobs that require agility and a fine, sharp point. Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulously handcrafted in Seki, Japan—a city celebrated for its 700-year history of blade-making—this knife is a piece of functional art, built to last for generations.
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Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife (DM0701)
The Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife fills the space between a chef’s knife and a paring knife. Its blade is narrower and straighter than a chef’s knife, which suits precise mid-sized work such as trimming broccoli and green beans, and some cooks prefer its smaller size as an everyday alternative to the chef’s knife. It is also called a sandwich knife because it handles nearly everything that goes into a sandwich, from thin-skinned tomatoes to meats and cheeses.
FeaturesNarrow, straight blade: The slim profile gives close control for trimming and portioning without the bulk of a full chef’s knife.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 WellTrimming broccoli, green beans, and other small vegetablesSectioning fruitSlicing tomatoes for sandwiches and saladsSlicing sausages, cured meats, and cheeses
Choosing a Shun Utility KnifeFor foods with a firm skin and a soft interior, such as ripe tomatoes and avocados, the serrated edge of the Shun Classic 6-inch Serrated Utility Knife cuts without tearing. Cooks who want more knuckle clearance and a blade that can rock through herbs should consider the wider Shun Classic 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife. For close peeling and in-hand work, the Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife is the better fit. Learn More$134.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 6-inch Utility Knife
The In-Between Master: The Shun Classic Blonde 6-inch Utility Knife For all the tasks too large for a paring knife and too delicate for a chef's knife, discover your new secret weapon: the Shun Classic Blonde 6-inch Utility Knife. With its narrower, straighter blade, this knife is brilliantly nimble and perfectly suited for a huge variety of prep work. It excels at precise slicing, trimming, and sectioning, making it one of the most versatile and frequently used tools in any kitchen. Like all knives in the Classic Blonde series, its core is forged from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX steel, ensuring a surgically sharp edge that lasts. This high-performance core is clad in 68 layers of striking Damascus steel, which not only looks beautiful but helps the blade glide through food with less resistance. Core Benefits: Ultimate Versatility: The 6-inch blade is perfectly sized for tasks like trimming vegetables, sectioning citrus, slicing sandwiches, and portioning smaller cheeses and meats. Nimble & Precise Blade: The narrow blade profile reduces surface area and friction, allowing for quick, agile, and precise cuts. Elite VG-MAX Cutting Core: Shun's exclusive "super steel" is hardened to 60-61 Rockwell for superior edge retention, ensuring it stays sharper, longer. Stunning Damascus Finish: 68 micro-layers of stainless steel are forged around the core, creating a beautiful, protective, and stain-resistant blade with the signature Shun ripple pattern. Elegant Blonde PakkaWood® Handle: The comfortable, D-shaped handle is crafted from a durable, water-resistant wood composite in a beautiful light color, offering a secure grip for detailed work. Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: Meticulously handcrafted in Seki, Japan, this knife is a testament to a 700-year-old tradition of blade-making excellence. Learn More$134.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 7-inch Santoku Knife
The Ultimate Kitchen Workhorse: The Shun Classic Blonde 7-inch Santoku Experience the grace and power of the Shun Classic Blonde 7-inch Santoku, the quintessential all-purpose kitchen knife. The word "Santoku" translates to "three virtues," a nod to its mastery of slicing, dicing, and mincing. With its straighter edge and versatile shape, this knife is a favorite of chefs worldwide for its precision and ease of use, especially with vegetables. The blade's remarkable performance begins with Shun's exclusive VG-MAX steel core, ensuring a ruthlessly sharp, long-lasting edge. This is clad in 68 layers of Damascus steel, creating a stunning visual pattern that is unique to each knife. This layered finish also helps reduce friction, allowing food to release more easily from the blade for clean, swift cuts. Core Benefits: Versatile Santoku Blade: The 7-inch blade is masterfully designed for the three essential kitchen cuts: slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its shape, with a straighter belly and curved spine, is perfect for rapid, straight-down chopping and smooth slicing. Elite VG-MAX Cutting Core: Shun's proprietary "super steel" is hardened to 60-61 Rockwell for exceptional edge retention, meaning it takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer. Stunning Damascus Finish: 68 micro-layers of stainless steel are forged around the core, creating a beautiful, protective, and stain-resistant blade with the signature Shun ripple. This finish aids in food release. Elegant Blonde PakkaWood® Handle: The D-shaped handle is crafted from a durable, water-resistant wood composite in a beautiful light color, providing a comfortable, secure grip for ultimate control. Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by blade masters in Seki, Japan, this knife embodies centuries of tradition and is built to be a cherished tool for a lifetime. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife (DM0705)
The Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife is for cooks who bake regularly or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast. Its wide, low-frequency serrations do a much better job of slicing bread than a straight edge: they provide the bite to saw gently through a crusty loaf without tearing the tender interior, and they work equally well on very soft breads and pastries. The nine-inch blade supports long, full strokes, which reduces compression and keeps each slice clean. After a chef’s knife and a paring knife, a bread knife is one of the most valuable additions to a kitchen, and it shares the construction and handle of the entire Shun Classic line.
FeaturesWide, low-frequency serrations: Broad, undulating serrations bite into hard crust and then glide through the crumb, so loaves slice cleanly with fewer crumbs and no squashing.Nine-inch blade: The length completes each slice in long, gentle strokes, which protects soft breads from compression.Single-bevel serrated edge: The razor-sharp serrated edge is sharpened on one side for clean, controlled slicing.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, so the serrations stay sharp over time.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.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 WellSlicing crusty artisan loaves and sourdoughSlicing soft sandwich bread and brioche without crushingCutting baguettes and rollsSlicing cakes and delicate pastries
Choosing a Shun Classic Bread KnifeThe Shun Classic 8.25-inch Offset Bread Knife places the handle above the blade, which adds knuckle clearance and positions the hand for a more powerful cut; choose it if you regularly slice large, crusty loaves all the way down to the board. For tomatoes, sandwiches, and other small serrated tasks, the Shun Classic 6-inch Serrated Utility Knife is the more compact tool. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 9-inch Bread Knife
Effortless Slices, Perfect Crumbs: The Shun Classic Blonde 9-inch Bread Knife Conquer the crustiest artisan loaves and the most delicate cakes with the Shun Classic Blonde 9-inch Bread Knife. This masterfully engineered blade is designed to slice through bread without tearing the tender interior or compressing its delicate structure. Combining breathtaking aesthetics with unparalleled performance, it’s the essential tool for any kitchen that values perfect results. The knife’s secret lies in its unique, wide-set serrations. These low-frequency "scallops" act like a saw, gently gliding through tough crusts with minimal pressure. This clean cut preserves the bread’s texture and produces fewer crumbs than a typical serrated knife. At its core is Shun's elite VG-MAX steel, clad in 68 layers of Damascus steel, ensuring a blade that is not only beautiful but exceptionally sharp and durable. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife (DM0706)
The Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the one knife to own if a kitchen can hold only one. Its eight-inch blade covers the full range of daily prep, from fruits and vegetables to proteins, and it is long enough for larger foods without becoming unwieldy. Shun Classic blades are thinner than comparable European-style chef’s knives, which makes this knife lighter and less tiring to use through a long prep session. It is the anchor of the Shun Classic line and the natural starting point for a matching collection. Food & Wine named it the Best High-End Chef’s Knife.
FeaturesWide 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 fresh herbs and spices for a very fine mince.Thin, light blade: Less steel than a typical European chef’s knife reduces fatigue during repetitive cutting.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 WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs, garlic, and spices with a rocking cutSlicing and portioning boneless meats and fishSlicing fruits, vegetables, and cheesesTransferring prepped ingredients from board to pan
Choosing a Shun Chef’s KnifeThe Classic chef’s knife is offered in several versions. The Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef’s Knife shares this blade’s dimensions and adds indentations that help food release. The Shun Classic 8-inch Western Cook’s Knife has a taller blade and a stronger, less acute edge for dense foods such as winter squash. For more length and leverage, choose the Shun Classic 10-inch Chef’s Knife, and for a lighter, more nimble blade, the Shun Classic 6-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Chef's Knife (DM0706W)
The Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose knife you will reach for every day, with a light blonde handle that suits brighter kitchens. Its 8-inch blade handles fruits, vegetables, and proteins with equal ease. The wide blade keeps your knuckles clear of the board and doubles as a scoop for moving cut food to the pan, and the curved belly lets you rock the blade to mince herbs and garlic finely. The blade is thinner and lighter than comparable European-style chef’s knives, which keeps it agile and less tiring through long prep sessions. The D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handle suits left- and right-handed cooks equally well.
FeaturesThin, lightweight blade: Less weight in the hand reduces fatigue through extended prep.Wide blade: The blade height gives knuckle clearance on the board and carries cut food to the pan.Curved belly: The rounded edge supports a rocking motion for fine mincing.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.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handle: The light-toned handle is comfortable in either hand, durable, and does not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun 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 edge can be professionally restored whenever it needs it.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs, garlic, and ginger with a rocking cutChopping cabbage, squash, and other large produceSlicing boneless meat, poultry, and fishMoving cut food from board to pan
Choosing a Shun Classic Blonde KnifeIf you prefer push cuts to rocking, the straight edge of the Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Kiritsuke suits that style, and the Shun Classic Blonde 7-inch Santoku offers a shorter all-purpose blade. The same knife is available with a traditional ebony handle as the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More$189.95 -
Shun Classic 10-inch Chef's Knife (DM0707)
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$219.95
