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Named Best New Chef’s Knife by Esquire’s 2026 Home Awards
Your chef’s knife will be the most-used knife in your kitchen, so it should feel like a natural extension of your hand. The Shun Shiranami 8" Chef’s Knife is designed to deliver both beauty and performance in equal measure. Balanced, refined, and exceptionally responsive, it brings confidence to every cut.
The 8-inch blade offers the versatility needed for slicing and dicing a full range of foods, from vegetables and herbs to proteins. Its fine, thin edge delivers clean, precise cuts with minimal resistance, while the gently curved belly supports smooth rocking motion for herbs and spices. The wide blade provides generous knuckle clearance and makes transferring ingredients from board to pan effortless.
Forged from Shun’s 71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel, the blade combines alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steels for exceptional cutting performance and edge retention. The flowing wave-inspired pattern reflects the series name, Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave.” The Prussian blue jute micarta handle offers lasting durability, balance, and a secure grip. Elegant and expressive, this is the knife you will reach for every day.
71-layer Dual Core Damascus blade featuring alternating VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steels; razor-sharp 16° edge each side
Flowing Damascus pattern inspired by the white-capped waves of the sea
Prussian blue jute micarta handle offers balance, stability, and confident control
Full composite tang for strength, durability, and precision balance
Handcrafted in Japan
Features + Details
UseSlicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit
