Shun Hikari Slicing Knife, 9″

Carve perfect, paper-thin slices or thick, juicy slabs with this Shun Hikari knife. The long, razor-sharp blade cuts cleanly in a single stroke, and the narrow tip separates meat from bone as you cut. Named Hikari after the Japanese word for “illumination,” this masterfully crafted, award-winning carving knife showcases a stunning birch PakkaWood handle and “hornet’s nest” pattern on its stainless-steel blade.

• Dual-core blade with 71 alternating micro layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon, high-chromium stainless steel Damascus.
• Exceedingly sharp cutting edge, hand-sharpened to a 16-degree angle, is long-lasting and easy to maintain.
• Durable birch PakkaWood handle resists moisture and bacteria and has a beautiful low-gloss finish.
• Angled bolster encourages a comfortable grip.
• Embossed stainless-steel end cap adds beauty and balance.
• Handle offers a superb grip for both left- and right-handed users.