Shun Classic Hollow Ground Chef's Knife 8 in. DM0719

The Shun Classic 8-inch Hollow Ground Chef’s Knife is a premium Japanese kitchen knife designed for versatile, high-performance food preparation. Built on the foundation of Shun’s flagship chef’s knife, this version adds hollow-ground indentations to improve cutting efficiency and reduce food sticking. The blade features a VG-MAX stainless steel core, delivering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and fine-grain sharpness. It is clad in 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel, enhancing durability while producing Shun’s signature layered pattern. What sets this model apart is the hollow-ground (granton) edge, which creates small air pockets between the blade and food. This reduces drag and helps prevent ingredients from sticking—especially useful when slicing vegetables, proteins, and dense foods. The blade is sharpened to a 16° edge per side, providing significantly greater cutting precision than traditional Western kitchen knives. The curved profile supports both push cuts and rocking techniques. The handle is made from ebony-finished Pakkawood in a traditional D-shaped design, offering comfort, control, and moisture resistance for long-term use.

Key Features:
VG-MAX core steel for edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpness
68-layer Damascus cladding for strength and reduced drag
Hollow-ground indentations for improved food release
16° edge per side for precision cutting performance
8” chef’s knife profile for all-purpose kitchen use
Ebony Pakkawood D-shaped handle for ergonomic control
Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Steel: VG-MAX Core Damascus

Blade Shape: Chef's

Blade Finish: Acid Etched/Hollow Ground Indentations

Blade Length: 8.00"

Overall Length: 13.00"

Handle Length: 5.00"

Handle Material: Pakkawood

Handle Finish: Ebony

Weight: 7.30oz

Country of Origin: Japan