Shun Classic Chefs Knife 15.2cm

Small Knife. Serious Performance.

Experience the nimbleness of a chef's knife that goes wherever you need it. The Shun Classic Chef's Knife 15.2cm is the compact all-rounder — lighter, faster, and more manoeuvrable than its larger siblings, without sacrificing a single degree of Japanese precision.

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers Damascus stainless steel cladding
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° comprehensive)
• Blade length: 15.2cm (6 in.)
• Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

The Chef's Knife for Cooks Who Value Control

Many cooks reach for the 15.2cm over the 20cm simply because of how it feels — light, responsive, and completely in hand. The wide blade keeps knuckles safely off the board and doubles as a bench scraper when transferring ingredients. The curved belly handles rocking cuts through herbs and spices with ease. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 32 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, while the ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle provides a secure, fatigue-free grip for cooks of all hand sizes.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only — never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade