Shun Classic 9-inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife (DM0720)

The Shun Classic 9-inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife is for cooks who carve roasts, poultry, and ham and want thin, even, presentation-quality slices. Its long, narrow blade completes each slice in a single stroke, so there is no sawing back and forth, and the cleaner cut keeps more of the juices, and more of the flavor, inside the meat. The narrow profile and a row of hollow-ground indentations along each side reduce friction so the blade glides through with even less drag and slices release from the steel. It shares the construction and handle of the entire Shun Classic line.

Features

• Long, narrow blade: Nine inches of edge carves wide roasts in a single stroke, and the narrow profile reduces drag through the meat.
• Hollow-ground indentations: The indentations reduce friction and help slices release from the blade rather than clinging to it.
• 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 carving.
• 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

• Carving roast beef, pork loin, and lamb
• Carving turkey and roast chicken
• Slicing ham
• Slicing smoked meats and salmon
• Portioning large boneless roasts

Choosing a Shun Classic Slicing Knife

For whole briskets and very large roasts, the Shun Classic 12-inch Hollow Ground Brisket Knife adds three inches of length for single-pass slices through wider cuts, and it includes a wooden saya for transport. To pair this knife with a matching fork for the table, the Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set is the complete carving solution.