Shun's classic chef's knife features a beautiful Damascus-clad blade and a D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle. It has an all-purpose blade ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks: fruits, vegetables, proteins, and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the chef's knife can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.