Shun Cutlery Sora 8 Gyuto-Style Chef's Knife, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic Japanese Handcrafted Professional Chef Knife, Black

The Shun Cutlery 8-inch Sora Chef's Knife is the must-have all-around food prep knife for your collection. Also known as a gyuto, this Japanese knife features a blade that is slightly less curved than a western chef's knife, allowing it to contact the cutting board along more of its length to cut more food with every slice. The Sora's gentle roll off the tip means it needs to be lifted less, making the cutting process more efficient.

The San Mai construction of this knife utilizes VG10 steel for a corrosion-resistant, razor-sharp 16-degree cutting edge, which is supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, providing an easy-to-maintain, contemporary look and a strong, secure, and balanced grip.

In Japan, the blade is more than just a tool – it's a tradition. Shun Fine Cutlery, based in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each Shun knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans, resulting in blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

Shun also leverages modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide their renowned quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks worldwide. The Shun 8-inch Sora Chef's Knife is perfect for preparing a wide variety of ingredients, including meat, vegetables, and fruit, making it an essential kitchen knife.

The gyuto-style design of this Japanese knife, with its slightly less curved blade and gentle roll off the tip, allows for more efficient cutting by reducing the need to lift the blade. The high-quality San Mai edge construction, featuring a corrosion-resistant, razor-sharp VG10 steel cutting edge supported by 420J stainless steel, ensures exceptional performance and durability.

The comfortable, full-tang handle, made from a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, provides a secure and balanced grip, while also offering a contemporary and easy-to-maintain look. Inspired by the rich traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans, resulting in blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

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