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Shun Classic Blonde Knives
Designed to offer an aesthetic alternative to the Shun Classic Line, the Shun Classic Blonde collection mirrors the design and construction of the much-loved classic line except for the lightly colored Blonde Pakkawood Handles. The traditional D-shaped handles are durable, comfortable, and decoratively adorned with an ornamental steel end cap. Shun Classic Blonde blades are comprised of a VG-Max core that is clad with 33 layers of SUS410/SUS431 steel (16 layers per side). These blades can be sharpened to an extremely fine edge that requires little maintenance. They stay razor sharp for a very long time. Shun Classic and Classic Blonde knives are an excellent choice for the chef or home cook that doesn’t want to fuss with regular honing or sharpening. They perform well, look great, and are backed by Shun’s Free Mail-In Sharpening Service.
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Shun Classic Blonde 8-inch Chef's Knife
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
