The one knife every kitchen relies on.The Shun Classic White Chefs Knife brings together traditional European blade shaping with refined Japanese craftsmanship. Designed as a true all-purpose knife, it handles chopping, slicing, cubing, shredding, and mincing with ease across meat, fish, and vegetables.The 20 cm blade length offers excellent balance and versatility, making it ideal for everyday food preparation. A gently curved belly allows for smooth rocking motions when mincing herbs or spices, while the wide blade provides knuckle clearance and makes it easy to transfer ingredients from board to pan. Compared to traditional European chefs knives, the thinner Shun Classic blade feels lighter in hand and less tiring during extended prep.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 familiar blade profiles with advanced materials and precision finishing, making it a natural choice for both first-time Japanese knife buyers and experienced cooks alike.At the heart of the blade is Shuns proprietary VG MAX steel, selected for its exceptional edge retention and strength. The cutting core is clad with layered Damascus stainless steel and finished with a heritage surface that helps disguise fine scratches while developing character over time.Available in aLEFT-HAND variant.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 20 cmDesigned for right-hand useHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for use in commercial kitchensLimited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defectsPresented in an attractive gift boxA versatile, well-balanced chefs knife built for precision, comfort, and everyday performance.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.