Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef's Knife (DM0719)

The Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef’s Knife is the Classic chef’s knife for cooks whose food tends to cling to the blade. A row of hollow-ground indentations along each side creates small air pockets that reduce friction, so slices of potato, cucumber, and other wet or starchy foods fall away instead of sticking. In every other respect it is used like any chef’s knife, for slicing and dicing small to medium-sized fruits, vegetables, and other foods, and it is a strong choice for a kitchen that will own only one knife.

Features

• Hollow-ground indentations: Air pockets along the blade reduce drag and help food release, which keeps the cut moving cleanly.
• 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.
• 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 further assists food release.
• 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 potatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini
• Dicing onions and other vegetables
• Slicing boneless meats and fish
• Slicing soft cheeses
• Mincing herbs with a rocking cut

Choosing a Shun Chef’s Knife

The hollow-ground model shares its length, height, and handle with the standard Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife, which is slightly lighter and has a smooth blade face. Cooks who often cut dense foods such as winter squash should consider the Shun Classic 8-inch Western Cook’s Knife, which has a stronger, less acute edge.