Shun Sora 8 Chef's Knife at Swiss Knife Shop

September 21,2024

Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife combines the strength and beauty of a traditional san mai blade with a modern grip handle..
The Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife is a tool no kitchen should be without. The most versatile knife in any block, the 8-inch Chef's is an all-purpose blade that's the perfect length for slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing small and medium-sized foods - from strawberries to onions and eggplants. The rounded belly of this knife can be gently rocked through garlic and fresh herbs to produce a very fine mince. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board, and makes it easy to transfer ingredients from the board to the cooking pan. Honoring the traditional, high-end Japanese knife-making technique of san mai, the Shun Sora Chef's Knife features a VG10 super steel razor-sharp 16-degree double-bevel edge blade clad with a single layer of stainless steel on each side. The Sora's VG10 san mai and stainless blade are laser cut and fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, permanently braze welded to provide performance and beauty. The blade is finished with bead blasting to highlight the san mai edge and echo the line of the braze welding. Each Shun Sora knife handle is made of textured TPE polymer to provide excellent grip and balance without sacrificing ease of maintenance. The stainless steel Shun logo on the handle further enhances the balance of this beautiful knife. Engraving: Up to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Chef's Knife. Features of the Shun Sora 8 Chef's Knife: Composite blade with VG10 stainless steel cutting core and mirror polished 420J stainless steel blade upper 16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground Bead blasted to show off the san mai edge and echo the line of the braze welding Modern hamon wavy design that mirrors traditional Japanese blade hamon patterns Traditional design textured TPE handle for excellent grip and balance Blade Length: 8 inches A Bit About Shun Shun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife. Slice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop Japanese Steel Chef Knives. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan • 10-Year Limited Warranty

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