kitchen knives & cutlery sets
shun dm0706 8 inch classic chefs knife
the shun classic 8 in . chefs knife is part of the shun classic line of tasteful and contemporary cutlery . the shun classic line features beautiful damascus clad blades and d shaped ebony pakkawood handles . yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function razor sharp blades offering top performance . shuns proprietary high performance vg max steel which provides incredible edge retention is clad with damascus stainless steel then ground and bead blasted revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel . the result is a line of knives that are sharp durable and corrosion resistant as well as beautiful to behold . the shun classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting edge designs so you can always find the right knife for the task.layered damascusmany shun cutlery lines are characterized by the beautiful damascus on the blades . shuns damascus is formed by layering different types of metal alloys together then forging them into a single piece . the process and the different characteristics of the layered metals create the rippling patterns in you see on the blade . the number of layers can vary ; many shun knives for example have 32 layers of metal on each side of a vg max core . as shun artisans grind each damascus clad blade from its thickest point at the spine to its razor sharp cutting edge they reveal the patterns . to bring them out even more they bead blast or acid etch each blade . when acid etched the layered metals react to the solution in different ways . for example carbon steel darkens while nickel silver remains bright . damascus protects and supports the extremely hard cutting core and enhances stain resistance .16 & 176 ; angle cutting anglebecause of the hard premium steel from which shun cutlery is made the blades can be thinner lighter and sharper . a thinner edge cuts more easily by putting less stress on the edge so fewer strokes do the job . thinner edges are easier to control as well making cutting smoother and once again relieving stress on the edge . shuns handcrafted japanese knives are sharpened to a precise 16 & 176 ; angle on each side of the blade for double beveled blades this means a comprehensive angle of 32 & 176 ; . for comparisons sake european style blades are generally sharpened to 20 22 & 176 ; each side for a comprehensive cutting angle of 40 44 & 176 ; . due to the premium quality steel we use for the cutting core of our blades shuns incredibly sharp edge will nevertheless last an incredibly long time before resharpening is needed . experience shows that with shun you get extremely sharp edges that last an extremely long time.pakkawoodpakkawood is a premium handle material made of genuine hardwood impregnated with resin . the resin makes it moisture resistant strong and durable . pakkawood is intended for use in high end products that see constant and hard use especially those used in wet environments . this of course makes it ideal for kitchen cutlery handles . sanding and buffing brings pakkawood to a beautiful gloss finish . as with natural wood no two pieces of pakkawood are exactly alike . many shun handles are made of pakkawood . it offers our customers all the advantages of wood including a beautiful look and feel but since its easy care and highly water resistant virtually none of the disadvantages of untreated wood .
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