Shun Classic White Chefs Knife 20cm hand-crafted to perfection in both form and function, the Shun Classic White collection features a keen Damascus edge with a contemporary and tasteful white Pakkawood handle. Beautifully hand-forged in Japan from Shun's high proprietary VG-Max steel core that provides optimum edge retention and clad with several layers of Damascus steel, this line represents sharpness, durability, and beauty that encompasses the Shun Classic range. This chefs knife is the ultimate extension of any professional chef and homecook's arm in the kitchen. Designed for all matters of food preparation, this knife is both thinner and lighter than European blades to make hand fatigue a thing of the past.