Shun Classic Hollow Edge Slicing Knife - 9″

• The perfect blade for the chef concerned with succulent cuts of meat, carve your food with unequaled precision
• Double beveled blade glides through meat with ease, leaving juices inside
• Handcrafted from high quality steel
• Razor sharp cutting edge
• Hollow edge keeps food from sticking to blade
• Perfect when paired with a Shun Carving Fork
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 9″ Hollow Edge Slicing Knife – Precision for Perfect Slices

Make every roast, ham, or turkey presentation-worthy with the Shun Classic 9″ Hollow Edge Slicing Knife. ⚔️ Designed to glide effortlessly through meats, this long, slender blade delivers thin, even slices without tearing or shredding.

The razor-sharp 16° double-bevel edge ensures clean, precise cuts that lock in natural juices and flavor. Thanks to the hollow-ground indentations along the blade, food releases easily — so slices fall away neatly instead of sticking. ✨ Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any gourmet meal.

Pair it with a Shun Carving Fork for the ultimate carving set! 🍽️

💎 Exceptional Japanese Craftsmanship

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

• ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core – Shun’s premium, high-carbon stainless steel enriched with cobalt and vanadium for exceptional hardness (60–62 HRC) and edge retention.

• 🌊 32-Layer Damascus Cladding – Features Shun’s signature rippling pattern for reduced drag and striking beauty.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Durable, water-resistant, and shaped for ergonomic comfort and control.

• 💨 Hollow-Ground Blade – Creates air pockets that prevent sticking for smoother, faster slicing.

• ♾️ Lifetime Warranty – Backed by Shun’s renowned craftsmanship and free professional sharpening service.

🏆 The Shun Classic Series – Beauty Meets Function

The Shun Classic Series is celebrated for its fusion of Japanese artistry and Western versatility. Each blade is hand-forged through over 100 meticulous steps, resulting in a knife that’s both visually stunning and incredibly sharp. 🌸

From its Damascus finish to its perfectly balanced D-shaped handle, every detail of the Shun Classic line reflects “Shun” (旬) — the Japanese philosophy of “being at the peak of perfection.”

🌸 About Shun Cutlery

For more than a century, Shun, a division of the Kai Corporation, has handcrafted premium kitchen cutlery in Seki City, Japan — the legendary home of Japanese swordsmiths. ⚔️

Every Shun knife embodies the harmony of ancient tradition and cutting-edge technology, delivering tools that are not only beautiful to behold but extraordinary to use.

Explore more Shun Classic knives and accessories at J.L. Hufford — where Japanese craftsmanship meets culinary mastery. 🍱

✅ 9″ Slicing Knife | 💎 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 Hollow-Ground Damascus 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.