Shun Classic Knives

The Shun Classic 7-inch (180mm) Chinese Vegetable Cleaver (DM0712) offers a formidable blend of power and precision, making it an exceptional tool for the exacting standards of the professional kitchen and serious home cook. Far more than a traditional meat cleaver, this specific design excels in vegetable preparation, providing the heft and broad blade necessary for efficiently chopping, crushing, and scooping ingredients. Crafted with Shun's renowned 34 layers of Damascus cladding on each side of the VG-MAX "super steel" core, this blade delivers exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and a distinctive aesthetic. The razor-sharp edge allows for effortless slicing through dense root vegetables, while the flat profile is perfect for fine mincing of garlic, herbs, or ginger. Balancing the substantial blade is Shun's signature D-shaped PakkaWood® handle, designed for a comfortable and secure grip that reduces fatigue during extended use. This ergonomic design, combined with the cleaver's robust construction, provides both power for breaking down larger vegetables and control for intricate tasks. Beyond its impressive chopping capabilities, the broad, flat side of the blade is invaluable for crushing garlic or transferring generous piles of chopped ingredients from board to pan. A true workhorse, the Shun Classic Chinese Vegetable Cleaver is an investment in efficiency and culinary mastery, designed to perform day after day with unwavering reliability and performance. Learn More

Maximum Prep Velocity: The 10-Inch Workhorse for High-Volume Kitchens For the professional chef or the serious home cook handling large-scale production, the Shun Classic 10-inch (254mm) Chef's Knife is a significant upgrade in efficiency. While the 8-inch blade is a standard entry point, the 10-inch DM0707 model provides the additional surface area and leverage required to power through heavy cases of mirepoix, large proteins, and dense root vegetables without fatigue. At the core of this blade is Shun's proprietary VG-MAX stainless steel, a high-performance alloy that pushes the limits of edge retention and corrosion resistance. This core is supported by 68 total layers of Damascus cladding (34 per side), which not only creates a stunning aesthetic but adds essential structural integrity and facilitates food release. The blade is hand-sharpened to a precise 16-degree double-bevel edge, ensuring it glides through delicate herbs as easily as it breaks down a primal cut. The D-shaped Ebony Pakkawood handle is designed for ergonomic control, tucking firmly into the palm to prevent rolling during heavy use. For taller cooks or those accustomed to the long-stroke slicing motion of a professional line, this 10-inch variation offers a noticeable increase in speed. More food fits under the blade per cut, reducing total prep time and allowing you to maintain a consistent rhythm throughout long shifts. This isn't just a larger knife; it is a force multiplier for your culinary workflow. Learn More

The Precision of Seki City Meets the Power of Western Geometry Stop compromising between Japanese edge retention and the comfortable rocking motion of a traditional German blade. The DM0766 delivers a taller profile and aggressive camber for high-volume prep. The Shun Classic 8-Inch Western Chef's Knife (DM0766) is a specialized tool designed to solve a specific problem for the modern cook. While traditional Japanese knives are optimized for vertical push-cuts, many professionals and home enthusiasts have spent years perfecting the 'rocking' technique common in Western culinary schools. The DM0766 bridges this gap by marrying Shun's legendary 61 Rockwell hardness VG-MAX steel with a redesigned, highly curved blade profile. This isn't just a standard chef's knife with a new name. Shun's engineers have increased the blade's height and camber (the curve of the belly), allowing the knife to rock smoothly through piles of herbs, garlic, and fibrous vegetables without the tip catching or digging into the board. This taller profile also serves a secondary purpose for the high-volume line: it creates massive knuckle clearance, reducing fatigue during a 10-hour shift, and provides a wide surface for scooping prepped ingredients directly from the board to the pan. Beneath the beautiful 68-layer Damascus cladding lies a core of proprietary VG-MAX steel. This high-carbon alloy includes additional tungsten for a finer edge and more chromium for superior corrosion resistance. For the chef who needs a razor-sharp 16-degree edge that won't require constant honing mid-service, this Western edition offers the perfect balance of Japanese metallurgical superiority and familiar European ergonomics. Learn More

The Shun Classic 8 in. (210mm) Kiritsuke is an all purpose kitchen knife that can be used just like a chef's knife or gyuto. The thin blade makes it easy to slice, dice, mince and chop. In Japan, owning a kiritsuke is the sign of being a master chef. A skilled Japanese chef can handle any do almost anything with this knife. A multipurpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs Razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan Learn More

The Shun Classic 8-in. Hollow-Ground Chef's Knife is a true workhorse, designed for precision and effortless performance. This version of the Shun Classic Chef's Knife features hollow-ground indentations along the sides of the blade that create small air pockets. These pockets reduce friction when cutting and allow food to slide of the blade with ease.  This knife is also uniquely shaped. It is taller than your typical Japanese gyuto with a nice camber. This blade is shaped like a Western Chef's Knife; it has a nice camber that provides excellent knuckle clearance and facilitates a smooth rocking motion. It is a well balanced, beautiful knife with a traditional "D" style Japanese handle. At 8 inches (the most common blade length) this knife is well suited to accomplish the vast majority of cutting tasks. Combined with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel" core and 68 layers of striking Damascus classing, this knife delivers a razor sharp, long-lasting edge that will elevate your culinary creations.  Learn More

The Shun Classic 6.5 in. (165mm) Nakiri is the ultimate vegetable knife. The long, flat edge of the nakiri makes full contact with the cutting board in every cut, which improves your speed and greatly increases your efficiency in the kitchen. This is a great choice for anyone who like to tap chop. I especially like this knife shape for herbs, green onions, and mirepoix vegetables (celery, onions and carrots). You can use a nakiri to slice meat that has already been removed from the bone, but despite its similarity in appearance, this is not a cleaver. This knife really shines when preparing salad or stir-fry - you'll enjoy this blade tremendously, particularly when you have a lot of produce to process.  Shun's VG-MAX steel holds an edge extremely well, which can be especially important when you're chopping as this cutting motion dulls a blade more quickly than your typical rocking cuts. Honing is not necessary, but if you like to maintain your knife with a steel we recommend paring this knife with a ceramic rod.  Learn More

The Shun Classic 8 in. (200mm) Chef's Knife is an all purpose blade, that makes it great for any task, whether that be dicing, slicing, or chopping. This knife has been named the Best High-End Chef's Knife by Food and Wine Magazine.  Learn More

The Shun Classic Master Utility Knife excels at close-to-hand work like topping bell peppers, carving out the white membrane of peppers, slicing mushrooms, halving cherry tomatoes, mincing garlic, etc. This is a handy utility knife that is designed as a "mini-kiritsuke" and can be used on fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. With more knuckle clearance than your average blade this is also a great choice for cooks who like to do their bulk prep with a shorter knife.  Learn More