Precision slicing is made effortless.The Kai Shun Classic Granton Slicing Knife 23 cm features a long, narrow blade designed for thin, even slices of meat, ham, fish, or sashimi. The Granton (scalloped) edge reduces friction and helps separate food from the blade, while the razor-sharp VG-MAX core keeps more juices and flavour inside the meat. Its length allows precise single-stroke slicing, and the hollow-ground indentations make cutting smoother and easier.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 constructionDouble 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 23 cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyIdeal for chefs and home cooks wanting clean, professional slices, this slicing knife delivers precision, elegance, and reliable 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.