Combining the best of two knife-making traditions, this knife from our Shun Classic line has a thicker blade than traditional Japanese cutlery and a 22-degree cutting edge modeled after European chef's knives. The thicker, heftier blade allows it be used for heavy-duty cutting tasks while still offering the superb edge retention of the Shun Classic VG-Max "super steel" blade.

• Japanese-made chef's knife with 22-degree blade-edge angle of Western kitchen cutlery.
• Appropriate for tasks such as cutting through small chicken bones, cracking crab shells (with spine) and preparing melon fruits with thick rinds.
• Thick, strong blade offers more belly curve for rocking cuts.
• Broad blade is useful for transferring chopped foods from cutting board to pot.
• VG-MAX "super steel" blade is clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel, creating variegated look reminiscent of Damascus-style blade.
• Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and is D-shaped to sit comfortably in the hand.
• Extra weight in stainless-steel bolster balances heavy blade.
• NSF-certified knife meets high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.
• Handcrafted in Japan.