Product Description

This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46624 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 4-inch
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM0716
• Dimensions: .80" h x 2.40" w x 11.60" l, .25 pounds

Features

• 4-inch Japanese paring knife; ideal for peeling, paring, or chopping
• Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge
• Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
• Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
• lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this durable paring knife deftly handles intricate dicing and trimming tasks alongside its requisite peeling and skin-removal role. The paring knife’s compact size makes it easy to handle and thus a favorite when control and precision are a priority. The tool features a narrow sloping blade measuring 4 inches in length with a piercing tip.

Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold

Customer Reviews

The Best Paring Knife
I would share the accolades of other reviewers for Shun knives as not only being super sharp but also that they are tools of extreme beauty. The Damascus finish is distinctly eye pleasing and the handles are strikingly georgeous and functional. Despite the extreme price difference with the 3.5" paring knife, I purchased the 4" size because it offers that extra half inch that I need to thoroughly slice thru cucumbers, bell peppers and the like. Because of the thinness and Damascus finish that this knife possesses, cucumbers do not stick to this knife, making my task much faster.
I own other Shun knives and would highly recommend the Ken Onion designed 8" chefs knife. The combination of the Ken Onion and the 4" paring knife should fulfill 90% of your cutting needs. In fact, the 8" knife if so sharp that I use it to slice crusty breads.
If you would like to take your preparation experience to another level do yourself a favor and acquire a Shun. You will find, as I have, that your German knives will never again see the light of day.

One knife does it all (or most of it)
I own three knives: a Shun 8" bread knife, a German 9" chef knife, and this one. This is only one of the three I seem to use day in and day out. It's incredibly sharp, incredibly comfortable to hold, and is the perfect utility piece. I see no need to own a knife block full of specialty blades you'll never use. If you're just starting your set, start with this one. Highly recommended.

Shun is the best!
Don't be fooled by"imitations" like Henckels, Kyocera, Wusthor, etc. ... they all need to be shapened after a time (as does Shun) . The difference is, that after you sharpen your Shun, you still have the beautiful damascus steel. It's my opinion that the damascus technique does seem to hold a sharper edge longer than the alloy SS and is comparable and less fussy than the ceramics.

Even this 4" paring knife is a work of kitchen art for the discerning. Shun provides world class cutlery steel in damascus mode and that's about all that can be said