Known as the master chef's knife, the kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you would use a chef's knife and offers top cutting performance and versatility. The striking looking Shun Classic 8-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It is also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. The Shun Classic Kiritsuke also features a slightly curved edge so that it even works well with rocking cuts. Once you try it, you will find yourself reaching for your Shun Classic Kiritsuke more and more often. A multipurpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan

In Japan, the kiritsuke is known as the master chef's knife. Use it for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife. It works extremely well with vegetables; julienne, dice, or brunoise with ease. It's also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins with grace and ease. With its straighter edge, it's ideal for slicing cuts and push cuts. The Shun Dual Core Kiritsuke was chosen as the 2014 Kitchen Knife of the Year by BLADE MAGAZINE. A work of culinary art and top performance; includes wooden SAYA (sheath) 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony-finished Pakkawood provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed Handcrafted in Japan

In Japan, the kiritsuke is used for all the tasks for which you would use a chef's knife. Known as the master chef's knife, it offers top cutting performance and versatility. With its straighter edge, the Shun Premier 8-in. Kiritsuke is ideal for slicing and push cuts. Julienne, dice, or brunoise vegetables with ease. It is also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins easily and gracefully. Once you try it, you will probably find yourself reaching for your Shun Premier Kiritsuke more and more often. A multi-purpose knife treasured by Japanese master chefs VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of “super steels”; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture Handcrafted in Japan

The Messermeister 8-Pocket Padded Knife Roll can hold up to an 18" knife and is great for both the professional and home chefs on the move. It has 8 elasticized, reinforced pockets for knives and tools up to 18" long, 4 business card pockets, 1 large pocket, 3 pencil/pen pockets, and a zippered mesh interior pocket for small tools. Messermeister's Padded Knife Bag is the next generation of knife luggage from Messermeister. It features a fully lined inside with the addition of a foam core to the exteriors. These new padded bags offers both abrasion resistant nylon 600 denier cloth and the highest quality metal YKK zippers that seals the bag closed on 3 sides. The dimensions when closed are 20"L x 6"W x 1.5"D.    FEATURES 8 elasticized, reinforced pockets for knives and tools (up to 18" long) 4 business card pockets, 1 large pocket and 3 pencil/pen pockets Zippered mesh interior pocket for small tools Padded foam core and fully lined interior Sturdy nylon handles with comfortable padding D-rings on both ends accommodate a shoulder strap (included) All Messermeister knife luggage is assembled with heavy duty, racquet coil YKK zippers. These zippers are specially designed for luggage applications where resistance to abrasion is a must. YKK zippers are truly the hallmark of quality products The Knife for Life™ guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects. 100% Messermeister quality  

The Messermeister 8-Pocket Padded Knife Roll can hold up to an 18" knife and is great for both the professional and home chefs on the move. It has 8 elasticized, reinforced pockets for knives and tools up to 18" long, 4 business card pockets, 1 large pocket, 3 pencil/pen pockets, and a zippered mesh interior pocket for small tools. Messermeister's Padded Knife Bag is the next generation of knife luggage from Messermeister. It features a fully lined inside with the addition of a foam core to the exteriors. These new padded bags offers both abrasion resistant nylon 600 denier cloth and the highest quality metal YKK zippers that seals the bag closed on 3 sides. The dimensions when closed are 20"L x 6"W x 1.5"D.    FEATURES 8 elasticized, reinforced pockets for knives and tools (up to 18" long) 4 business card pockets, 1 large pocket and 3 pencil/pen pockets Zippered mesh interior pocket for small tools Padded foam core and fully lined interior Sturdy nylon handles with comfortable padding D-rings on both ends accommodate a shoulder strap (included) All Messermeister knife luggage is assembled with heavy duty, racquet coil YKK zippers. These zippers are specially designed for luggage applications where resistance to abrasion is a must. YKK zippers are truly the hallmark of quality products The Knife for Life™ guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects. 100% Messermeister quality  

The ultra-versatile Shun Classic Master Utility combines the nimbleness of a utility knife with the do-it-all capabilities of a chef's knife. The blade is slightly longer and significantly wider, so you can easily accomplish a wide range of food preparation tasks while enjoying the ease of use and agility of a compact knife. Extra width at the heel and a slightly curved belly enables rocking cuts to easily mince herbs and spices. A larger handle gives you a secure, comfortable, and confident grip as you work. The Shun Classic Master Utility's downturned tip (similar to a kiritsuke) is extra durable. Slice, dice, shred, or portion; you can do it all with this one very beautiful, very functional, kitchen knife. Combines the nimbleness of a utility knife with the do-it-all capabilities of a chef's knife Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan    

With each use of your knife, the razor-sharp edge naturally bends over just a tiny bit. The edge is still sharp, but the sharpest part isn't making contact with the food. The answer is honing with the Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel. It gently realigns the edge of the blade, prolonging the knife's sharpness. The Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel has two surfaces: a smooth one for weekly honing, and a micro-ribbed one for monthly honing. While fine European knives can require honing after each use, Shun's harder steel means you can hone just once a week or so, depending on your level of use. To make honing to the correct 16° Shun angle easier, the Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel has a built-in 16° angle on the handle. The premium Pakkawood handle provides a secure grip and matches the handles of the rest of the beautiful Shun Classic line. The right tool for prolonging the sharpness of your edge Built-in angle guide makes precision honing easy Stainless steel with smooth and micro ribbed sides D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Rod length: 9 in. (22.9 cm)

Paring knives come in a variety of lengths. This one is our 4-in. Shun Classic Paring Knife and it's perfect for any paring task—as well as cutting small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger, against a cutting board. The extra length of this knife makes it easy to peel and trim even larger fruits and vegetables, such as extra-large potatoes or apples. The Shun Classic Paring Knife is quite simply a kitchen essential. A larger paring knife preferred by some cooks Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan

A nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable knife. Once you get the Shun Classic Nakiri in your hands, you will see why both professional chefs and good cooks around the world choose this beautiful and extremely useful tool whenever they have fruits or vegetables to prepare. With its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri is used with a simple push cut. You will love the clean, swift work it makes of vegetables of all kinds. For daily salad preparation or slicing vegetables for stir-fry, it cannot be beat. Finely dicing onions is fast, easy, and with the Shun Classic Nakiri's blunt end, safer, too. A Japanese-style knife ideal for preparing vegetables and a full range of other foods Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan

The Shun Classic Asian Multi-Prep Knife features a 4.5-in. blade with a unique triangular shape that is ideal for maneuvering around bones and between joints. Known as a honesuki in Japan, this knife's smaller size provides complete cutting control as you process poultry and other proteins. Its razor-sharp 16° cutting edge makes removing breasts from bone easy and it cuts joint cartilage almost like butter. But that's not all this versatile knife can do. It's perfect for other food prep chores, too, from slicing shallots to trimming vegetables. When you want precision cutting, the Shun Classic Multi-Prep Knife is a perfect choice. The perfect smaller knife for poultry processing and a range of other prep tasks Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan