Shun Classic 4.5" Honesuki/Asian Prep Knife

Compact and well-balanced, the 4.5-inch Shun Classic Asian Multi-Prep is designed for easy maneuverability. The precision blade is ideal for deboning poultry and handling a full range of food-prep chores. This quality kitchen knife features a cutting core of Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX stainless steel with 34 layers of Damascus steel on each side; it takes and holds a razor edge. The rippling pattern of the layered Damascus adds to the knife’s appeal. Modern and minimalist, the ebony PakkaWood handle offers an easy, secure grip. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, the artisans of Shun Cutlery demand excellence at every step of the handcrafting process. They combine these ancient traditions of quality with the most advanced materials and state-of-the-art technology to make each Shun knife a functional work of art.