Shun Classic 7-inch Asian Cook's Knife (DM0760)

The Shun Classic 7-inch Asian Cook’s Knife is a gyuto, the Japanese counterpart to the Western chef’s knife. Like any chef’s knife, it is an all-purpose blade: it excels with meat and fish and performs equally well on vegetables. Its profile is narrower than a traditional chef’s knife, which makes it lighter and more nimble, yet it still leaves enough height for knuckle clearance on the board. It suits cooks who find a full-size chef’s knife heavy and want one agile knife for most of their prep.

Features

• Narrow gyuto profile: The slimmer blade is lighter and quicker in hand than a traditional chef’s knife while still clearing the knuckles.
• 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

• Slicing and portioning boneless meats
• Cutting fish fillets into portions
• Slicing and dicing vegetables
• Slicing fruit and cheese

Choosing a Shun Chef’s Knife

For a wider blade with a more pronounced curve for rocking cuts, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the traditional Western choice. Cooks who want an even more compact chef’s profile should compare the Shun Classic 6-inch Chef’s Knife.