Shun Classic 9-Inch Master Prep Knife

Shun Classic 9-Inch Master Prep Knife provides a longer blade for deliberate kitchen preparation. Its 9-inch reach is useful when the food needs more cutting length than a compact utility knife, with enough board space to keep the stroke controlled.

At a glance

• Long preparation blade

  The 9-inch format emphasizes reach; allow clear space beyond the ingredient for the working stroke.

• 9-inch blade

  This 9-inch format helps define the working reach. Match it to your usual ingredients and leave room for the cutting stroke.

• Patterned blade

  Layered Damascus cladding gives the blade its flowing pattern.

• D-shaped Pakkawood

  The resin-treated wood handle has a D-shaped cross-section, a distinctive feature of the Classic family.

Find your fit

Match this longer blade to the food and your working area. Keep a smaller knife available for detailed trimming where reach is less useful than close control. Read our Japanese kitchen knife guide for practical comparisons.

Care and storage

Wash by hand with mild detergent, then towel-dry the blade and handle before putting the knife away. Keep the edge protected in a suitable block, tray or guard. See our knife-care guide for a practical routine.