The Shun Classic 8" chef knife also known as the "French" or "Cook's" knife, is the most important knife in the home or professional kitchen. Whether cutting, chopping, or slicing, no other knife is as versatile as the multi-purpose chef's knife because it is a designed to perform a variety of common cutting tasks rather than excelling at any one.

The upward curve of the knife's edge allows for a rocking/chopping motion that allows for fast, fine mincing of small foods such as garlic, herbs, or ginger. The wide, flat blade is also excellent for pressing or smacking garlic cloves and popping them out of their papery husks. The chef knife's extra width also makes chopping larger vegetables easy because it keeps your knuckles off the cutting board. In a pinch, it will even work for slicing and carving tasks due to its length and fine balance. For optimal cutting performance, try using a chef's "pinch-grip" which brings greater control and efficiency when you slice, mince, or dice.

Before you decide which chef's knife to buy, hold it in your hand to get a sense of the balance, heft, and feel. The knife needs to feel comfortable because it will be the knife you'll probably use more than any other knife. Try this Shun Classic 8-Inch chef knife to transform your bland and ordinary cutting experience into everyday inspiring! Dimples or hollow-ground Hollow Ground edges on a blade create air pockets between the knife and the food while slicing for reduced friction and suction. This decreases prep time when slicing and cutting because foods slide easier off the blade with less binding and sticking.

Check out the Shun Classic Chef knife in black and blonde. Take care of all your Shun knives and tools with a Knife Care Kit.