Kai Shun Classic Left-Hand Chefs Knife 20cm

Description

Performance for left-handed cooks.The Kai Shun Classic Left Hand Chefs Knife 20 cm is the essential all-purpose blade, shaped in a traditional European style and refined with Japanese craftsmanship. Perfect for chopping, slicing, shredding, cubing, and mincing, it handles meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables with ease. The generous blade length suits everyday prep, while the wide blade keeps knuckles clear of the board and makes transferring ingredients from bench to pan effortless. A gently curved belly allows smooth rocking cuts through herbs and spices, producing a fine, even mince. Crafted specifically for left-handed use, this knife offers natural balance and reduced fatigue compared to heavier European-style chefs knivesAvailable in aRIGHT-HAND variant.Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.Shun Classics proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.Features:VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade constructionDouble bevelled 16-degree cutting angle on each sideBlade hardness of 60 HRC for excellent edge retentionHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patina over timeTraditional European chefs knife profileCurved belly ideal for rocking cuts and fine mincingWide blade for knuckle clearance and easy food transferDesigned specifically for left-handed usersD shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handleComfortable and well-balanced in useBlade length 20 cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyVersatile, refined, and purpose-built for left-handed cooks, this chefs knife is the one blade you will reach for every day.Read through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsShun Knives here.