Shun Classic 6-inch Chef's Knife (DM0723)

The Shun Classic 6-inch Chef’s Knife is for cooks who want the versatility of a chef’s knife in a lighter, more maneuverable size. It handles the same range of slicing, dicing, and mincing as a full-size chef’s knife and is best suited to small and medium-sized fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Many cooks choose this length for its nimbleness alone, and it suits smaller kitchens, smaller hands, and anyone who prefers a compact blade for daily prep.

Features

• 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 fresh herbs and spices for a very fine mince.
• 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 Well

• Dicing onions, shallots, and peppers
• Mincing herbs, garlic, and spices with a rocking cut
• Slicing small and medium-sized fruits and vegetables
• Slicing cheese and cured meats
• Trimming and portioning small proteins

Choosing a Shun Chef’s Knife

For larger foods and bigger batches, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife adds length and blade height while keeping the same profile. Cooks who want a compact all-purpose knife with a narrower Japanese gyuto profile should consider the Shun Classic 7-inch Asian Cook’s Knife. For precise mid-sized work with a slimmer blade, see the Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife.