Kai Shun Classic White Paring Knife 9cm

Description

Small, sharp, and endlessly useful.The Shun Classic White Paring Knife pairs the precision of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a lighter ashwood coloured handle for a refined, contemporary look. Compact yet confident in the hand, this knife is designed for the fine, controlled work that larger blades simply cannot manage.With its pointed 9 cm blade, the Shun Classic Paring Knife excels at peeling, trimming, and detailed preparation of fruit and vegetables. The slightly longer blade length offers added versatility, making it easy to work with larger produce such as apples or potatoes, while still providing the delicacy needed for tasks like trimming strawberries, deveining prawns, or chopping garlic and ginger on the board. It is an essential knife for everyday kitchen precision.Rooted in the ancient samurai swordmaking tradition, each Shun Classic knife is handcrafted in Japan through a meticulous process involving more than 100 steps. The Classic range combines timeless blade shapes with innovative design, making it an ideal entry point into Japanese knives while delivering performance that seasoned cooks appreciate.At the heart of the blade is Shuns proprietary VG MAX steel, prized for its exceptional edge retention and strength. This cutting core is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side, creating a flowing layered pattern revealed through grinding and bead blasting. Finished with a heritage blade surface, the knife develops character over time while subtly disguising fine scratches.Features:VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core34 layers of SUS410 and SUS431 Damascus stainless steel on each side for a total of 69 layersDouble bevelled cutting edge with a 16 angle on each sideRockwell hardness of approximately 60 HRCHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patina with useAsymmetrical chestnut shaped ashwood coloured PakkaWood handle for comfort and moisture resistanceBlade length 9 cmDesigned for right-hand useHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for use in commercial kitchensLimited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defectsPresented in an attractive gift boxExplore our Shun Blog to learn more about this premium Japanese brand and discover the differences between the Shun ranges, or browse the full Chefs Complements Shun knife collection online.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.