Shun Classic Hollow Edge Chef's Knife - 8″

• The go-to knife for nearly any task in your kitchen, experience the Shun quality in this must have kitchen knife
• Six inch handcrafted steel blade
• Razor-sharp cutting edge
• Ergonomic handle
• Hollow edge keeps from sticking to blade
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 8″ Hollow Edge Chef’s Knife – The Ultimate All-Purpose Blade

If you could own just one kitchen knife, make it the Shun Classic 8″ Hollow Edge Chef’s Knife — the most essential and versatile tool in any chef’s collection. 🍳✨ Perfectly balanced for slicing, chopping, dicing, and mincing, this all-purpose knife glides effortlessly through meats, vegetables, and herbs.

The hollow-ground indentations along the blade create tiny air pockets that prevent food from sticking — ideal for smooth, uninterrupted prep work. With a razor-sharp 16° double-bevel edge, every cut is clean, precise, and efficient. 🍅🍗

💎 Exceptional Craftsmanship & Performance

Each Shun Classic knife is meticulously handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, where centuries of samurai swordmaking tradition meet modern innovation. 🇯🇵

• ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core – Enhanced with cobalt and vanadium for incredible hardness, sharpness, and corrosion resistance.

• 🌊 32-Layer Damascus Cladding – Creates a rippling Kasumi finish that minimizes drag and adds striking beauty.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Waterproof, durable, and ergonomically designed for comfort and control.

• ⚔️ 16° Double-Bevel Edge – Ultra-sharp for flawless precision and reduced food bruising.

• 💨 Hollow-Ground Blade – Prevents sticking and speeds up prep time.

🏆 Award-Winning Japanese Design

The Shun Classic Series combines Japanese artistry with Western versatility — a collection celebrated for both form and function. 🌸 Each blade undergoes over 100 handcrafted steps, resulting in unmatched balance, beauty, and performance.

• ✨ NSF Certified for professional kitchens

• ♾️ Lifetime Warranty with Complimentary Sharpening Service

• 🍳 Designed by Ken Onion and Alton Brown

• 🥇 Multiple Blade Magazine Kitchen Knife of the Year awards

🌸 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, Shun, a proud member of the Kai Corporation, has honored the timeless traditions of Seki City, Japan — the legendary home of fine blades. 🇯🇵

Each knife reflects the perfect harmony between ancient craftsmanship and modern technology, resulting in tools that are as stunning as they are sharp.

Explore the full Shun Classic Series at J.L. Hufford — where culinary artistry meets Japanese precision. 🍱

✅ 8″ Chef’s Knife | 💎 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 Hollow Edge Blade | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | Handcrafted in Japan | ♾️ Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.