Compact power for precise prep.
The Kai Shun Classic Chef’s Knife 15 cm is a lightweight and nimble all-purpose knife shaped in the traditional European style. Ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing small to medium-sized fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish, this 15 cm blade gives cooks exceptional control without sacrificing performance. Its wide blade keeps knuckles off the board, and the curved belly allows a gentle rocking motion for finely minced herbs or spices.
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 Classic’s 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 core
- 69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade construction
- Double bevelled 16° cutting angle on each side
- Blade hardness 60 HRC
- Heritage finish blade that develops a natural patina
- D shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handle for comfort and control
- Blade length 15 cm
- Handcrafted in Japan
- NSF certified for commercial kitchen use
- Presented in an attractive gift box
- Limited manufacturer warranty
This compact chef’s knife is perfect for cooks who want precision, manoeuvrability, and refined Japanese craftsmanship in a smaller, versatile blade.
Read through our Shun Blog to find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges. See all Chef’s Complements Shun Knives here.
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Stainless Steel
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| Size: |
15cm
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Use & Care:
Using Your Shun Knife
- Use a smooth slicing or push cutting motion rather than forceful chopping
- Avoid twisting, prying or bending the blade sideways
- Do not cut bones, joints, frozen foods or very hard items
- Allow the fine edge to do the work for the best performance
Cutting Surfaces
- Use wooden boards, wood composites or medium-firm synthetic boards
- Avoid glass, marble, granite, stone or ceramic surfaces
- Hard surfaces will dull or damage the blade edge quickly
Cleaning & Drying
- Hand wash only using warm water and mild dish soap
- Avoid citrus-based soaps, bleach or abrasive cleaners
- Rinse thoroughly after washing
- Dry immediately with a soft towel
- Do not soak or leave the knife in standing water
- Never place in the dishwasher
Storage
- Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, drawer tray or blade guard
- Ensure the blade is fully dry before storage
- Do not store loose items in a drawer without protection
Honing & Sharpening
- Hone regularly to realign the edge and maintain sharpness
- Use a suitable honing steel or guided system
- When dull, sharpen with whetstones or a professional service
- Maintain the original 16° double bevel edge for best results
Proper care will preserve the sharpness, beauty and performance of your Shun Classic knife for many years of confident cooking.
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