Shun Classic - 6.5" Nakiri - 69 Layered Damascus - Made in Seki City, Japan

The Shun Classic series of knives start with a VG-MAX steel core. Shun wraps this with 34 layers of stainless on each side in a beautiful Damascus pattern. The full tang construction is wrapped with a D-shaped Pakka wood handle that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. A left-hand version is available as well. The knife is then honed to a razor's edge by hand to a 16-degree double bevel. The Shun Classic knives are super sharp, balanced and some of the best knives available in Japanese cutlery.

Shun Knives have taken the ancient traditions of Japanese cutlery using contemporary materials and state-of-the-art technology to bring high-quality knives to the Western markets. Each Shun knife takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete and is fully manufactured using the same techniques passed down for generations to maintain superior quality. Today, Shun has become one of the most well-known names in kitchen cutlery. By continuing commitment to quality and innovation, Shun pursues to provide Japanese kitchen cutlery of elegance, perfect precision, and the very best in excellent performance.

This is a Shun Classic 6.5" Nakiri knife.

• VGMAX steel core with 34 layers of elegant Damascus-styled cladding for style as well as great edge retention
• D-shaped Pakkawood handle for comfortable and effortless cutting
• Full tang with a double bolster provides the balanced weight of the knife
• 16 Degree edge with a double bevel that is hand sharpened
• Handcrafted Seki City, Japan, and includes a lifetime warranty