Shun Classic is the largest and most well-known series of kitchen knives from KAI. The idea behind it is to combine traditional Japanese blacksmithing as the samurai did it with modern sophisticated techniques that ensure consistently high quality. These ideas materialize in damascus knives, i.e. knives with blades that are made up of separate layers of steel around one hard core. Shun Classic knives are forged from a total of 65 layers of steel, the core of which is the hard VG-MAX - an improvement on VG-10, which KAI has developed itself. Other details are the asymmetrical D-shaped handle, which is a clear reference to the old Japanese traditions and which is particularly comfortable for right-handed people to use. The knife here is a 9 cm herb knife. It is suitable for perfectly fine cutting tasks in herbs and other greens, and can also be used for trimming meat. The Shun Classic is lighter and has relatively thin blades compared to Western (German and French) kitchen knives, and therefore also cuts better. However, it also requires that you be more careful when using your knife. KAI (Seki, Japan) 9 cm herb knife Stainless steel 65 layers of steel VG-MAX core 61 HRC D-shaped handle for right-handers The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut into hard objects such as bones, cartilage, bones and frozen objects as well as hard cheeses. Remember that it is a property of thin, hard metal that it can break.
Shun Classic is the largest and most well-known series of kitchen knives from KAI. The idea behind it is to combine traditional Japanese blacksmithing as the samurai did it with modern sophisticated techniques that ensure consistently high quality. These ideas materialize in damascus knives, i.e. knives with blades that are made up of separate layers of steel around one hard core. Shun Classic knives are forged from a total of 65 layers of steel, the core of which is the hard VG-MAX - an improvement on VG-10, which KAI has developed itself. Other details are the asymmetrical D-shaped handle, which is a clear reference to the old Japanese traditions and which is particularly comfortable for right-handed people to use. The knife here is a 9 cm herb knife. It is suitable for perfectly fine cutting tasks in herbs and other greens, and can also be used for trimming meat. The Shun Classic is lighter and has relatively thin blades compared to Western (German and French) kitchen knives, and therefore also cuts better. However, it also requires that you be more careful when using your knife. KAI (Seki, Japan) 9 cm herb knife Stainless steel 65 layers of steel VG-MAX core 61 HRC D-shaped handle for right-handers The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut into hard objects such as bones, cartilage, bones and frozen objects as well as hard cheeses. Remember that it is a property of thin, hard metal that it can break.
Shun Classic is the largest and most well-known series of kitchen knives from KAI. The idea behind it is to combine traditional Japanese blacksmithing as the samurai did it with modern sophisticated techniques that ensure consistently high quality. These ideas materialize in damascus knives, i.e. knives with blades that are made up of separate layers of steel around one hard core. Shun Classic knives are forged from a total of 65 layers of steel, the core of which is the hard VG-MAX - an improvement on VG-10, which KAI has developed itself. Other details are the asymmetrical D-shaped handle, which is a clear reference to the old Japanese traditions and which is particularly comfortable for right-handed people to use. The knife here is a 9 cm herb knife. It is suitable for perfectly fine cutting tasks in herbs and other greens, and can also be used for trimming meat. The Shun Classic is lighter and has relatively thin blades compared to Western (German and French) kitchen knives, and therefore also cuts better. However, it also requires that you be more careful when using your knife. KAI (Seki, Japan) 9 cm herb knife Stainless steel 65 layers of steel VG-MAX core 61 HRC D-shaped handle for right-handers The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut into hard objects such as bones, cartilage, bones and frozen objects as well as hard cheeses. Remember that it is a property of thin, hard metal that it can break.
Shun Classic is the largest and most well-known series of kitchen knives from KAI. The idea behind it is to combine traditional Japanese blacksmithing as the samurai did it with modern sophisticated techniques that ensure consistently high quality. These ideas materialize in damascus knives, i.e. knives with blades that are made up of separate layers of steel around one hard core. Shun Classic knives are forged from a total of 65 layers of steel, the core of which is the hard VG-MAX - an improvement on VG-10, which KAI has developed itself. Other details are the asymmetrical D-shaped handle, which is a clear reference to the old Japanese traditions and which is particularly comfortable for right-handed people to use. The knife here is a 9 cm herb knife. It is suitable for perfectly fine cutting tasks in herbs and other greens, and can also be used for trimming meat. The Shun Classic is lighter and has relatively thin blades compared to Western (German and French) kitchen knives, and therefore also cuts better. However, it also requires that you be more careful when using your knife. KAI (Seki, Japan) 9 cm herb knife Stainless steel 65 layers of steel VG-MAX core 61 HRC D-shaped handle for right-handers The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut into hard objects such as bones, cartilage, bones and frozen objects as well as hard cheeses. Remember that it is a property of thin, hard metal that it can break.
Last updated at 06/07/2026 19:36:07
Shun Kai Classic White Paring Knife (New) Paring Knife, White, DM0700W
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A pleasure to use, incredibly sharp, ideal for any precision food preparation.
originally posted on Sur La Table
Love it so much!! I don't know how I have lived without it for all of these years. It's worth the investment!
originally posted on Sur La Table
Beautifully balanced, aesthetically pleasing, and sharp as you like. A perfect little paring knife to add to your roll.
| Product dimensions | 40.64 x 7.62 x 2.86 cm; 120.2 Grams |
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Blade edge | Double Bevel |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 40.6 x 7.6 x 2.9 centimetres |
Shun Kai Classic White Paring Knife (New) Paring Knife, White, DM0700W
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Shun Classic Paring Knife 9cm (3.5")
Delivery $9.90
Shun Classic White Paring Knife 9cm Blonde DM0700W
Free delivery
Shun Classic Paring Knife 9cm Natural
Free delivery between 10–19 June
Shun Classic Vegetable Paring Knife 8.9cm | Japanese Paring Knife Australia — Chef & a Knife
Delivery $12
A pleasure to use, incredibly sharp, ideal for any precision food preparation.
Love it so much!! I don't know how I have lived without it for all of these years. It's worth the investment!
Beautifully balanced, aesthetically pleasing, and sharp as you like. A perfect little paring knife to add to your roll.
Great paring knife?feels good in the hand, super sharp. Expensive but well worth the money. Would definitely consider other sizes in the line. Also use Zwilling J. A. Henckels line (have had them for years), & Wüsthof line?all great quality.
Incredibly sharp. Beautiful handle material and design. Total package of form & function.
These are the best knives. You can feel the perfect weight in your hand when you use them.
Great knife - so well made and solid feel specific for right handers. Very helpful survice from Ken.
Just love this knife., have a large chef knife that was gifted tome and this is a perfect paring knife!
This knife is amazing. The customer service spot on. I will be buying more knives from this great company.
Recently purchased this Shun blonde paring knife and I am loving it! It is a very attractive looking knife but more importantly it is a pleasure to have a knife that simply cuts so beautifully. Very happy with my purchase, excellent quality knife! Thanks Crate and Barrel!
| Product dimensions | 40.64 x 7.62 x 2.86 cm; 120.2 Grams |
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Blade edge | Double Bevel |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 40.6 x 7.6 x 2.9 centimetres |
