{"product_id":"shun-classic-blonde-8-chefs-knife","title":"Shun Classic Blonde 8\" Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe knife that introduced Japanese cutlery to America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShun's Classic series was the first Japanese line sold in the US, and this is its signature piece. A VG-MAX core wrapped in 68 layers of Damascus cladding, ground to 16 degrees — noticeably finer than the 20 degrees a Western knife ships with, and you feel the difference on the first onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-MAX core\u003c\/strong\u003e is harder than standard cutlery steel, so the edge lasts through a great deal more prep before it needs attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 68 Damascus layers aren't decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cladding supports a hard, brittle core and stops food clinging to the blade face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA 16-degree edge slices rather than pushes\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matters most on tomatoes and delicate fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-shaped Pakkawood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e works for left and right-handed cooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree sharpening and honing for life\u003c\/strong\u003e, direct from Shun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 inch chef's knife, 16-degree edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX core, 68-layer Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped Pakkawood handle, blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry straight away. Never the dishwasher, never glass or stone boards. Hone it regularly and use Shun's free sharpening service rather than a pull-through sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Blonde \/ 8\"","offer_id":52676419322136,"sku":"B07X9H6FVK","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/9986\/6392\/files\/d291e977482487c390a76f7afe7b.jpg?v=1789329748","url":"https:\/\/rippinghotdeals.com\/products\/shun-classic-blonde-8-chefs-knife","provider":"Ripping Hot Deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}