Shun VG0015 Blue 9" Slicing Knife

Shun VG0015 Blue 9" Slicing Knife

• The Shun Blue 9-Inch Slicing Knife allows you to make long, thin slices without pressure or sawing, retaining precious juices
• Featuring Japanese san mai (meaning, "3-layers") construction; carbon steel sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel
• Blue Steel cutting core of fine-grained "blue" carbon steel hardened to 61 Rockwell
• Knife blades feature a mirror-polish that enhances stain resistance; Light bead-blasting along the edge shows off the san mai construction
• Made with traditional Japanese knife handles; each knife comes with a Japanese-style saya, or sheath

The Shun Blue Slicing Knife's longer length, narrower blade, and Shun-sharp edge allows you to make long, even slices without tearing or sawing. This kind of clean cut keeps more of the meat juices-and thus more of the flavor-inside the meat, rather than pooling on the cutting board. The Shun Blue Slicing Knife's 9-inch blade means you can cut slices with a single, long stroke. The narrow profile and razor-sharp Shun edge let the blade glide through the meat with less friction so each slice is perfect. Ideal for slicing a wide variety of meats, the Shun Blue Slicing Knife can also be used to cut larger vegetables. In their continued pursuit of meeting the needs of professional chef's and avid home cooks in the West, Shun has created Blue Steel knives to be unlike any other knives on the market today. The Shun Blue line of knives features several traditional Japanese knife styles that work well with protein, noodles, vegetables and more. Shun Steel is made with Japanese san mai (Japanese meaning, "3-layers") construction; carbon steel sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel for ultra-sharp knife blades made from carbon steel, but without the need for additional maintenance. The Blue Steel cutting core of fine-grained "blue" carbon steel hardened to 61 Rockwell not only is ultra-sharp, but helps maintain edge retention, keeping your knives sharper, longer. Beautifully crafted, these knives feature a mirror-polish that enhances stain resistance, while the light bead-blasting along the edge shows off the san mai construction. Each knife features traditional Japanese handle styles and includes a Japanese-style saya or knife sheath. Your Shun Blue Steel knives will bring you a lifetime of use and become your favorite go-to knives in your kitchen.