With its long, narrow blade and precision tip, the Shun Classic 9-in. Multi-Prep Knife brings agility and finesse to a wide range of prep tasks. From trimming proteins to portioning vegetables and slicing fruit, its slightly curved edge and kiritsuke-style tip offer the control of a utility knife with the power of a chef’s blade. Lightweight, versatile, and razor-sharp—this is the knife you’ll reach for every day. Ideal for trimming meats, portioning vegetables, and precision slicing Narrow, slightly curved blade glides through ingredients with ease Kiritsuke-style tip enables detail work and controlled cuts VG-MAX cutting core offers wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting sharpness 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); add stain resistance and reduce drag D-shaped ebony-finished PakkaWood® handle is comfortable, durable, and won’t harbor bacteria Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel edge for clean, efficient cutting Handcrafted in Japan