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Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife
$369.95
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Part number: FRD0706
- 8-inch chef's blade
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Fine non-serrated edge
- Gently curved belly
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Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife
Handcrafted Japanese chef's knife with a 71-layer Dual Core Damascus blade and Prussian blue jute micarta handle
The Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife is an all-purpose blade for slicing vegetables, dicing fruit, mincing herbs, and portioning proteins. Its thin edge cuts with little resistance, while the gently curved belly supports smooth rocking cuts and the wide blade provides useful knuckle clearance.
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Our team can help with knife selection, edge-friendly cutting surfaces, storage, sharpening, and long-term care.
Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife
Balanced for Everyday Prep
The 8-inch blade provides enough length for larger vegetables and cuts of meat while remaining responsive during routine board work. Its broad profile makes it easy to guide ingredients with your knuckles and transfer chopped food from the board.
The Prussian blue jute micarta handle is shaped for a secure grip and balanced with a full composite tang. The Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife was named Best New Chef's Knife by Esquire's 2026 Home Awards. It was also Blade Show 2025 Kitchen Knife of the Year.
Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife
The Primary Knife in the Shiranami Collection
This is the Shiranami knife designed to handle the widest range of daily prep. Its 8-inch length, curved cutting edge, and broad heel give it the versatility expected from a chef's knife, while the thin Japanese blade keeps the cutting action precise and controlled.
What stands out
Signature Features
8-inch chef's blade
A versatile working length for slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, and portioning.
71-layer Dual Core Damascus
Alternating VG10 and VG2 stainless steel layers form the blade and its flowing wave pattern.
Fine non-serrated edge
Produces precise cuts with less resistance through vegetables, fruit, herbs, and proteins.
Gently curved belly
Supports smooth rocking cuts for herbs, garlic, and other small ingredients.
Wide blade
Provides generous knuckle clearance and a broad surface for moving prepared ingredients.
Prussian blue jute micarta handle
Offers balance, durability, and a secure grip.
Full composite tang
Extends through the handle for strength, stability, and balanced handling.
Handcrafted in Japan
Made by Shun using Japanese blade-making methods and modern stainless steels.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Slices and dices a full range of foods with clean, precise cuts.
Vegetables
Handles everyday vegetable slicing and dicing with a fine, thin edge.
Herbs
The gently curved belly supports smooth rocking cuts through herbs and spices.
Meat
Slices and portions proteins with a fine edge and minimal resistance.
Product details
Specifications
- Model
- FRD0706
- Knife type
- Chef's knife
- Series
- Shiranami
- Blade length
- 8 in
- Blade steel
- Dual Core VG10 and VG2 stainless steel
- Blade construction
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus
- Blade edge
- Non-serrated
- Handle material
- Prussian blue jute micarta
- Overall dimensions
- 13.5 in L x 2.2 in H x 0.9 in W
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Country of origin
- Japan
From Our Founder
"An 8-inch chef's knife should handle most of the work on the board without feeling heavy or slow. This one has the width and curve needed for everyday prep, with a thin edge that moves cleanly through food."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
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Use & Care
Hand wash with gentle dish soap. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Warranty Information
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife?
Hand wash the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife with gentle dish soap rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it very thoroughly with an absorbent towel. Use a cutting board soft enough to take a slight cut line, avoid hard surfaces, bones, joints, frozen foods, and pits, and never pry or twist with the blade. Store it in a block, case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or the original box.
Is the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife covered by a warranty?
Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened.
Does Shun sharpen the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife?
Yes. Shun sharpens Shun knives bought from an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace for free for as long as you own them; a $15 shipping and processing fee applies in the US. Straight edges are sharpened at 16° each side.
What is the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife best used for?
The Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife is suited to slicing and dicing a full range of foods, from vegetables and herbs to proteins.
Can I use a rocking cut with the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife?
Yes. The gently curved belly supports a smooth rocking motion for herbs and spices.
Has the Shun Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife won any awards?
Yes. It was named Best New Chef's Knife by Esquire's 2026 Home Awards and was Blade Show 2025 Kitchen Knife of the Year.
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