Shun Premier Kiritsuke 8" (TDM0771) double-edge allowing the knife to cleanly

allowing the knife to cleanly cut through meats

crusts or skin and is also suitable for cheese or many kinds of fruit

Once you get the Shun Classic Nakiri in your hands

Handle Finish/Coating Black-oxide BlackWash™ coating

this knife style is known as a gyuto and is the Japanese equivalent of the chef's knife

Shun Premier Kiritsuke 8" (TDM0771) double-edge allowing the knife to cleanlyIn 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