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Shun | Classic Kiritsuke 8".
Shun Classic Kiritsuke, 8 inches, features a Damascus-style blade and octagonal handle, ideal for versatile slicing and cutting, embodying Japanese craftsmanship.
Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife with Damascus pattern and dark handle on wood surface, slicing thin beet rounds, showcasing precision and versatility for expert chefs.
Shun | Classic Kiritsuke, 8 inches, showcases a Damascus-style blade with a black and gold logo, highlighting its versatile design for slicing and push cuts.
Close-up of the Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife's polished metal handle end, showcasing its craftsmanship and versatility, ideal for diverse culinary tasks.
Close-up of Shun Classic Kiritsuke, 8-inch precision-ground rod, showcasing its polished tip and charcoal-grey shaft, ideal for versatile kitchen tasks.
Close-up of Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife blade tip, showcasing the sharp edge and Damascus-style pattern, ideal for versatile cutting tasks.
Shun | Classic Kiritsuke 8".
Shun Classic Kiritsuke, 8 inches, features a Damascus-style blade and octagonal handle, ideal for versatile slicing and cutting, embodying Japanese craftsmanship.
Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife with Damascus pattern and dark handle on wood surface, slicing thin beet rounds, showcasing precision and versatility for expert chefs.
Shun | Classic Kiritsuke, 8 inches, showcases a Damascus-style blade with a black and gold logo, highlighting its versatile design for slicing and push cuts.
Close-up of the Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife's polished metal handle end, showcasing its craftsmanship and versatility, ideal for diverse culinary tasks.
Close-up of Shun Classic Kiritsuke, 8-inch precision-ground rod, showcasing its polished tip and charcoal-grey shaft, ideal for versatile kitchen tasks.
Close-up of Shun Classic Kiritsuke 8-inch knife blade tip, showcasing the sharp edge and Damascus-style pattern, ideal for versatile cutting tasks.

Shun | Classic Kiritsuke, 8 inches

by Shun
$206.00 - $206.00
$206.00
$206.00 - $206.00
$206.00
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped

Glide through salmon fillets or crisp veggies with the kind of precision that turns prep into poetry. That's the magic of Shun's Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke, a chef's pick we reach for time and again. We love how Shun crafted this straight-edge beauty for effortless julienne cuts and protein portions, with a gentle curve that rocks through herbs like a dream.

Their VG-MAX core, wrapped in 68 layers of Damascus steel, delivers a razor-sharp 16-degree edge that holds up through countless meals. At just 7.5 ounces, it feels perfectly balanced in your hand, light yet responsive for everything from fish to fruit. The D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handle offers a warm, secure grip that's naturally bacteria-resistant, fitting left or right hands with ease.

Shun honors Japanese tradition here, and we're hooked on that quiet excellence. Grab this gem and elevate your knife game today.

  • VG-MAX core in 68-layer Damascus cladding for razor sharp 16° edge, corrosion resistance, and effortless food release on veggies, proteins, and fish
  • Straight 8-inch kiritsuke blade with subtle curve excels at push cuts, julienning, dicing, and portioning boneless meats or filleting with superior control
  • Lightweight full composite tang design (7.5 oz) ensures perfect balance and fatigue free handling for versatile, all-purpose use
  • D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handle offers durable, moisture resistant comfort for left or right handed users, beautiful and bacteria free

Weight: 7.5 oz

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Dimensions:

Blade Length: 8 in. (203mm) Handle Length: 5.0 in (127mm) 2.1 in. H x 13.5 in. L x 0.8 in. W

SKU DM0771