What benefits does the tsuchime finish provide on the Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7"?

On the Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7", the hammered tsuchime finish reduces drag while cutting and helps release food from the blade more quickly. Reduces drag while cutting. Paired with stainless Damascus cladding on the blade.

What is VG-MAX super steel in the Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7"?

VG-MAX super steel is the knife’s extremely hard core steel, with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel cladding on each side.

What grip styles does the handle support for the Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7"?

The walnut-finish PakkaWood handle supports a trigger grip for pull cuts and balances well for a pinch grip.

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Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7"

$209.95

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On the Shun Premier Asian Chef's Knife, 7", the hammered tsuchime finish reduces drag while cutting and helps release food from the blade more quickly.
- Reduces drag while cutting.
- Paired with stainless Damascus cladding on the blade.
VG-MAX super steel is the knife’s extremely hard core steel, with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel cladding on each side.
The walnut-finish PakkaWood handle supports a trigger grip for pull cuts and balances well for a pinch grip.