Shun Classic 8" Chef's Knife
Shun · Model DM0706
- Construction
- Clad, 69 layers
- Hardness
- Not listed
- Full tang
- Yes
- Lifetime warranty
- Yes
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As a cheaper alternative
vs the Wüsthof Classic 8" Chef's Knife
A 69-layer clad Japanese blade that weighs 6.7 oz against the Wusthof's 8.5, with the same limited lifetime warranty. It costs more, and Shun publishes no hardness figure for the Classic line.
Better
Nothing listed.
Matches
- Full tang
- Lifetime warranty
Gives up
- Construction: Clad, 69 layers
Full specifications
As Shun publishes them. “Not listed” means the maker gives no figure.
- Construction
- Clad, 69 layers
- Hardness
- Not listed
- Full tang
- Yes
- Lifetime warranty
- Yes
- Blade length
- 8 in
- Weight
- 6.7 oz
- Steel
- VG-MAX
- Maker says dishwasher-safe
- No
Source: shun.kaiusa.com
What matters in chef's knives
Most German-style 8-inch chef's knives use the same family of stainless steel. What separates them is how the blade is made (forged or stamped), how hard the steel is tempered, and whether the maker replaces it for life.
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