The first thing you notice about the nakiri is its unique blade shape. With its squared-off tip and straight cutting edge, it is a very eye-catching blade. In Japan, a nakiri is a vegetable knife and this beautiful kitchen knife is designed to handle a full range of vegetables, and a lot more, with ease. Use it with a simple push cut instead of a rocking cut. The straighter edge means more of the blade contacts the board with each cut for extremely efficient slicing and dicing. The shorter 6.5-inch length and squared tip make the nakiri especially easy to control with precision. The Shun Classic Blonde Nakiri is a gorgeous addition to the Shun Classic Blonde series and it will make a perfect addition to your kitchen, too.
A versatile, Japanese-style vegetable knife
Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side
34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
D-shaped blonde Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
Handcrafted in Japan
The name Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave” in Japanese, reflects the knife’s stunning blade pattern, forged from 71-layer Dual Core Damascus for superior sharpness and durability. Featuring an exceptionally sharp blade edge and a finely honed mid-blade for effortless slicing, this series sets a new standard in cutting performance and beauty.
The name Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave” in Japanese, reflects the knife’s stunning blade pattern, forged from 71-layer Dual Core Damascus for superior sharpness and durability. Featuring an exceptionally sharp blade edge and a finely honed mid-blade for effortless slicing, this series sets a new standard in cutting performance and beauty.
A smaller, lighter, and more maneuverable chef's knife with a beautiful blonde handle
Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side
34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
D-shaped blonde Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
Handcrafted in Japan
The Shun Classic Blonde 5-Piece Starter set brings the beauty and performance of Shun Classic to your kitchen in a new lighter, brighter look. It includes three of the most essential Shun knives, plus a Shun Combination Honing Steel and a beautiful 6-slot Slimline Block. You get the 8-in. Chef's Knife, the 3.5-in. Paring Knife, and the 6-in. Utility Knife. The attractive Slimline bamboo block takes up less space on your countertop and you will appreciate its easy-care performance, too.
KNIVES
Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side
34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
D-shaped blonde PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
Handcrafted in Japan
HONING STEEL
Built-in angle guide makes precision honing easy
Two honing surfaces: smooth for everyday honing; micro-ribbed for weekly care
Stainless steel
Handle: Stainless steel
Rod length: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Made in China
BAMBOO BLOCK
Beautiful, sustainable bamboo construction
Accommodates up to 6 pieces of kitchen cutlery, large and small
Includes slots for honing steel and kitchen shears
Made in China
Set includes:
Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife
Classic Blonde Pairing Knife
Classic Blonde 6" Utility Knife
Shun Combination Honing Steel 9"
6–Slot Bamboo Slimline Block
The name Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave” in Japanese, reflects the knife’s stunning blade pattern, forged from 71-layer Dual Core Damascus for superior sharpness and durability. Featuring an exceptionally sharp blade edge and a finely honed mid-blade for effortless slicing, this series sets a new standard in cutting performance and beauty.
At the heart of every Classic knife is a VG-MAX cutting core, engineered to take an incredibly sharp edge and hold it longer. Sharpened to a precise 16° angle, Classic delivers clean, controlled cuts that feel effortless and confident. It’s the sharpness that changed the category, and it continues to define what premium performance feels like today.
The name Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave” in Japanese, reflects the knife’s stunning blade pattern, forged from 71-layer Dual Core Damascus for superior sharpness and durability. Featuring an exceptionally sharp blade edge and a finely honed mid-blade for effortless slicing, this series sets a new standard in cutting performance and beauty.
At the heart of every Premier knife is a VG-MAX steel core, Shun’s proprietary formula for edge retention, durability, and corrosion resistance. Protected by 69 layers of Damascus cladding, the core stays sharper longer while the Damascus adds resilience and beauty. Together, they create a blade that performs brilliantly day after day and looks as striking as the food it helps you prepare.
Return Policy: Non-holiday returns are accepted within 30 days with receipt for unopened, unused items; refunds will be issued to the original payment method once checks clear. Gift receipts qualify for store credit within 60 days of the original purchase date, and items must be unopened and unused. Clearance items are final sale. All returns must be in original packaging and like-new condition or may incur a 15% restocking fee. Damaged items will be exchanged for the same product if reported within 30 days and damage occurred outside the box; otherwise, vendor warranty applies. Holiday Returns: Same rules apply, but the return window begins on 12/25 for both 30-day and 60-day periods.
