Description
Shun 25th Anniversary White 8″/20cm Kiritsuke Knife – Limited Edition
*Registered Postage Australia Wide
*International Postage Cost Will Vary
Product Code: DM0771WA
Blade Length: 8″/20.3cm
Company Information:
Incredibly sharp edges and unmatched aesthetics set Shun knives apart from every other kitchen knife on the market today. 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 and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.
Description
Shun are celebrating their 25th Anniversary with this limited edition White Kiritsuke knife. This 20cm master chef’s knife combines centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with modern and sophisticated manufacturing processes, and bears the Shun 25th Anniversary logo.
Known as the master chef’s knife, the Kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you would use a chef’s knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The striking looking Shun Classic 20.3cm Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It is also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. The Shun White Kiritsuke also features a slightly curved edge so that it even works well with rocking cuts. Once you try it, you will find yourself reaching for your Shun White Kiritsuke more and more often.
- A multipurpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
- Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge
- 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
- D-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won’t harbor bacteria
- Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
Specifications
- Blade Length: 20.3cm
- Blade Steel: VG–MAX
- Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
- Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
- Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
- Handcrafted in Japan
Care Instructions:
- Rinse in hot water before use
- Use a wooden or plastic chopping board
- After use wash knife with a mild detergent and dry with a soft cloth
- Acidic foods in particular should be rinsed immediately after use
- Do not place in the dishwasher
- Do not immerse wooden handle in water for extended amount of time
- Oil the handle with a little neutral vegetable oil
- Store knife in a knife block, wooden drawer insert or in a blade guard or sheath
Please note:
- This knife is not designed to cut through bones or very thick-skinned vegetables.
- Hand wash only (no dishwasher) and dry immediately after use.
IN JAPAN, THE BLADE HAS LONG BEEN MORE THAN JUST A TOOL; THE WAY OF THE BLADE IS A WAY OF LIFE.
In Japanese, “Shun” (pronounced “shoon” and rhymes with “moon”) is the precise moment during the year when any particular food is at the peak of its perfection. Shun is when fruit is at its sweetest, when vegetables are perfectly ripe, perfectly fresh, and perfectly delicious. Shun is in harmony with the natural rhythms of the seasons. Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of preparing and eating the very freshest food at the perfect “shun” moment. It is a tradition we live up to every day, making fine kitchen knives that are always at the peak of their perfection, too.
IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LEGENDARY SWORD SMITHS OF JAPAN
From the legendary samurai swords said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today, the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the 13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to the Kai Corporation, the makers of Shun fine cutlery. Inspired by the blademaking traditions of ancient Japan, todays highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
A WORK OF ART THAT TAKES MORE THAN 100 HANDCRAFTED STEPS TO COMPLETE
Incredibly sharp edges and unmatched aesthetics set Shun knives apart from every other kitchen knife on the market today. In the great tradition of Seki’s sword smiths, every knife is handmade by highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. Every day, the legacy of ancient sword smiths serves as inspiration to the artisans in the Kai factories. Kai’s 100-year-old tradition of blade-making excellence, combined with the newest technology and the most advanced materials, makes every Shun knife a functional work of art.
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