The chef's knife is the most important knife in the kitchen. Whether for meat, fish, or vegetables, the chef's knife is the best cutting tool. Each chef's knife in the Shun series achieves a unique and individual character through the refinement of the naturally beautiful Damascus grain. This makes each chef's knife a distinctive piece - a work of art, combining craftsmanship, technology, and design. The chef's knife is used to cut everything that is prepared on the cutting board. Its wide and curved shape allows for an effective and professional cutting technique known as rocking. The tip of the knife remains on the board while the knife is lifted over the food and sliced into the finest pieces with a smooth forward motion. To ensure a professional grip on the chef's knife, the thumb of the left hand (for right-handed users) is pressed together with the little finger, while the middle fingers are curved. The knife can glide along their surface, reducing the risk of injury. Damascus steel blade with 32 layers, HRC 62.