Shun Cutlery DM0728 – Classic Line 6.5” Nakiri Knife – VG-MAX Core Damascus Blade – Ebony Black Pakkawood Handle

Shun Cutlery, producing high-quality kitchen knives out of Seki City, Japan, was one of the first to introduce the lightweight aspects of Japanese kitchen cutlery to the Western market. With a variety of different blade styles and handle options, Shun has an impressive array of options for both the experienced chef and those who feel lost in the kitchen. Priding themselves on tradition, the brand and its parent company, Kai Corporation, have been running operations out of Japan for more than 112 years. Each knife, running through 100 individual steps in the production process, comes out with flare and incredible usability, with perfect balance and flexibility. One of the most impressive Japanese-based kitchen cutlery brands on the market, a Shun knife is sure to feel as great in your hand as it looks in your kitchen.

The Shun Classic line introduced an ebony black handle made of Pakkawood and a VG-MAX core polished blade with 68 total layers of Damascus. Offering the largest selection of designs and blade shapes, the classic line is great for anybody looking for their first Japanese kitchen knife. The D-Shaped handle, with moisture resistance and longevity, is great for both right and left-handed use and has great grip and ergonomics. The blades on the Shun Classic Line knives are hand-sharpened at a 16-degree angle and are double-beveled. All-in-all, the pieces in this line by the Kai Corporation and Shun Cutlery are incredible knives.

The 6.5” Nakiri knife is another great piece in the Shun Classic line that excels at chopping, dicing, and slicing, especially vegetables. Nakiri means “vegetable knife” in Japanese, and the straight profile of this cleaver blade makes it an incredible knife for any vegetable prepping. The knife is 11.75” overall and the blade shape is classified as a cleaver.

If you have any other questions or concerns, we pride ourselves on customer service and will respond to any comments in the order section, and we can both be reached day and night by email at nate@sawyerriver.com and trey@sawyerriver.com. Thank you for supporting our small business!

-           Nate & Trey Emerson

Specifications

Overall Length: 11.75” (298.45 mm)

Blade Length: 6.5” (165.1 mm)

Cutting Edge: 6.375” (161.93 mm)

Blade Width: 1.875” (47.63 mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.09” (2.29 mm)

Blade Material: VG-MAX Core, Damascus

Blade Style: Cleaver

Blade Finish: Polished

Blade Edge: Plain

Blade Grind: Flat

Handle Length: 5.25” (133.35 mm)

Handle Width: 1.07” (27.18 mm)

Handle Thickness: 0.89” (22.61 mm)

Handle Material: Pakkawood

Handle Color: Ebony Black

Weight: 7.5 oz (212.6 g)

Made In: Japan