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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

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$206.00 - $206.00
$206.00
$206.00 - $206.00
$206.00
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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.

Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

  • 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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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