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The Shun Classic Kiritsuke knife features a 20 cm double-sided blade ensuring a sharp and durable cutting edge. The 12.5 cm handle, made from black pakkawood, provides a comfortable and secure grip, enhancing control during use. Weighing 220 g, this expertly crafted knife combines balance and functionality, making it an ideal choice for both professional chefs and home cooks alike. General purpose chefs knife ideal for rocking cuts.
Shun Classic Kiritsuke 20 cm
- 32 Layer Damascus Steel
- VG Max Core, 60-61 Rockwell Hardness
- Laminated Asymmetric Pakkawood Handle
- Made in Japan
VG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.
The handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. It's typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.