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Premier 15-Piece Knife Block Set
Hammered Damascus steel. The knives that make him want to cook.
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Shun · Kitchen & Grilling
Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Hand-sharpened in Seki, Damascus-clad, and light enough that he will reach for it over everything else.
Our rating
4.8 out of 5
The real test of a knife is whether he reaches past everything else in the block for it, and this one passes — light in the hand, and it holds an edge far longer than the German steel most people own. Hard steel chips, so no bones and no twisting.
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- Brand:
- Shun
- Category:
- Kitchen & Grilling
- Price range:
- $100 to $250
- Full title:
- Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife
What this pick answers
The questions the Shun Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a genuine answer to.
- shun classic 8-inch chef's knife
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