Effortless carving with flawless results.The Kai Shun Classic Carving Knife 20 cm is designed for precise, elegant carving of cooked meats and fish. Its long, razor-sharp blade delivers clean slices that help retain juices and flavour, whether you prefer paper-thin cuts or thicker, succulent portions. The narrow profile and pointed tip allow you to work confidently around bones, making it ideal for turkey, beef, lamb, and delicate proteins such as salmon.With the ability to carve in a single smooth stroke, this knife enhances both efficiency and presentation. It is equally at home at the carving board or tableside, producing neat, professional results with minimal effort. Pair it with the matching Shun Classic Carving Fork for complete control and balance when serving.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 constructionLong, narrow blade for clean, single stroke carvingPointed tip for working close to bonesDouble bevelled 16 cutting angle on each sideBlade hardness 60 HRCHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patinaD-shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handle for comfort and controlBlade length 20 cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyA refined carving knife that delivers precision, control, and beautiful presentation every time you serve.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.