The chef's knife is the most important knife in the kitchen. Whether for meat, fish, or vegetables, the chef's knife is the best cutting tool. Each chef's knife in the Shun series gains a unique and individual character through the refinement of the naturally beautiful Damascus grain. This makes each chef's knife a distinctive piece - a work of art, combining craftsmanship, technology, and design. The chef's knife is used to cut everything that is prepared on the cutting board. Its broad and curved shape allows for an effective and professional cutting technique known as rocking. The tip of the knife remains on the board while the knife is lifted over the food and sliced into the finest pieces with a steady forward motion. To ensure professional control of the chef's knife, the thumb of the left hand (for right-handed users) is pressed against the little finger, while the middle fingers are curved. This allows the knife to glide along their surface, reducing the risk of injury. The blade is made of 32 layers of Damascus steel, with a hardness of HRC 62.