Slice cleanly and precisely with this exquisitely handcrafted slicing knife. The long, narrow blade cuts cleanly, gliding through meat and cutting as smoothly as possible to keep delicious juices inside. Hollow-ground indentations reduce friction and allow sliced foods to slide off smoothly. Created by talented artisans, this hollow-ground knife joins a steel blade with a D-shaped PakkaWood handle of resin-impregnated birch. The sleek ebony-hued handle contrasts intriguingly with the blade's flowing layers of Damascus stainless steel cladding. Each exquisite Shun knife is carefully crafted in a 100-step process inspired by ancient sword smiths. The amazing razor-sharp blades are created in Seki City, Japan's 700-year-old center for samurai swords. View all Shun products Shun ® Classic 9" Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife 13.5"D