Shun Dual Core 8-Inch Kiritsuke Knife VG0017

In Japan, the kiritsuke is known as the master chef's knife. Use it for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife. It works extremely well with vegetables; julienne, dice, or brunoise with ease. It's also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins with grace and ease. With its straighter edge, it's ideal for slicing cuts and push cuts. Once you try it, you'll find yourself reaching for your Shun Dual Core Kiritsuke more and more often.

Key Product Features

• A multi-purpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs
• Dual core construction: 71 alternating micro-layers of stainless steel that extend all the way to the edge
• Steel: High-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Rabbet tang