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Shun Sora 8" Chef's Knife

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Size: 8"
Style: Chef
Pattern Name: Knife

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  • JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE: The Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife is expertly designed for a variety of kitchen tasks, from slicing and dicing to mincing, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
  • TRADITIONAL MEETS CONTEMPORARY: The Sora Series combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with patented Composite Blade technology to create knives with contemporary style, precise performance and incredible value.
  • PRECISE SHARPNESS: San Mai edge construction features VG10 steel supported by a 420J stainless steel blade upper for razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Narrow, gyuto-style blade provides high maneuverability.
  • BALANCED COMFORT: The full-tang and textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle offers a contemporary look and secure grip, providing optimal control for both left and right-handed users.
  • JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.
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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,820
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,792
4.8 out of 5 stars 2,126
4.6 out of 5 stars 393
4.6 out of 5 stars 157
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,792
5.0 out of 5 stars 9
Blade Core
VG10 VG-MAX VG-MAX AUS10A Dual VG10 & VG2 VG-MAX Blue II Carbon
Steel Layers
3 Layer Japanese 420J 68 Layer Damascus 68 Layer Damascus 1 Layer Solid Steel 71 Layer VG10 & VG2 68 Layer Damascus 3 Layer San Mai
Handle
PP/TPE Polymer Blend Pakkawood Pakkawood Tagayasan Wood Pakkawood Pakkawood Micarta
Rockwell Hardness
60-61 60-61 60-61 60 60-61 60-61 61-62
Model #
VB0706 DM0706 TDM0706 SWT0706 VG0017 DM0706W VSC0706
  • Shun knives are handcrafted in Japan with premium steel such as VG-MAX. Extra sharp out of the box, they stay sharp longer and deliver unmatched precision. Shun knives are more than a tool, they’re a lifelong cooking experience.

  • Always hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Never put your Shun knife in the dishwasher. Use a soft wood cutting board like Hinoki to protect your knife edge when cutting. Do not use Shun for chopping through bone or frozen ingredients.

  • Use a locomotive motion when cutting - move the blade forward or back instead of pressing straight down. This lets the blade do the work, reduces fatigue, and helps keep your Shun in top condition.

  • Notice your Shun losing its edge? Hone weekly to re-align the blade. If honing no longer works, send it in for free sharpening or follow our online tutorials to hone and sharpen at home.

  • Say 'Shoon' (rhymes with moon). Shun is the Japanese concept of enjoying food at its peak. We honor this tradition by crafting fine cutlery that’s always at the peak of its perfection.

Product Description

The Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to handle a wide range of tasks and is ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, meat and more. This gyuto-style Japanese kitchen knife is slightly less curved than a western chef's knife with a gentle roll off the tip, cutting more food with less lifting of the blade. Featuring VG10 steel for a 16-degree edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper, this Japanese knife delivers exceptional sharpness. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, offering excellent grip and easy maintenance. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora Chef's Knife is an essential addition to your cooking knife collection.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
1,820 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this chef's knife to be a great all-around tool that stays sharp after several uses and has a perfectly balanced weight. They appreciate its ergonomic handle, beautiful design, and excellent cutting performance, with one customer noting it slices through paper with ease. While some customers say it holds up well, others report potential chipping issues.
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196 customers mention quality, 177 positive, 19 negative
Customers find this chef's knife to be of excellent quality, comparing it favorably to high-end models and describing it as a great all-around tool.
...Definitely a great knife right at the point in which you hit diminishing returns for spending more. Definitely going to try and use it forever....Read more
...an amazing knife and uses it pretty much every day, he says it's the best knife he's ever owned by far and would highly recommendRead more
Originally bought one as a gift and had to get another for myself. Excellent knife, I use it for everything! Very sharp with great weight and balance.Read more
This is an amazing knife. This is my first quality kitchen knife I've purchased, and it just blows the doors off everything else I've used....Read more
179 customers mention sharpness, 157 positive, 22 negative
Customers praise the knife's sharpness, noting that it stays sharp after several uses and holds an edge well.
Very sharp but not quite as hefty as I'd hoped it would be. The "Damascus finish" is sort of phony but, all-in-all it's a pretty sweet knife.Read more
...it's sharp, but hard to cut thick veggies such as carrots and Asian daikon. I would have to keep it but will not recommend it to my friends and familyRead more
...Razor sharp, and lightweight. It should be noted yes the handle is plastic, however this does not mean that the knife is lesser quality....Read more
This knife is amazing! Super sharp right out of the box. Cuts through veggies like butter. I'm a line cook and this knife has made my life easier :)Read more
81 customers mention value for money, 65 positive, 16 negative
Customers find the chef's knife to be outstanding for its price, with one mentioning it works well as an inexpensive tool at work.
...Great price too, especially for knifes hand crafted in Japan....Read more
Great knife for the price. I have higher end Shun knives, but don't like bringing them to work, this knife at this price isn't a risk.Read more
...Good value.Read more
...If you want a great preforming knife at a good price, this is the one right here.Read more
68 customers mention weight, 59 positive, 9 negative
Customers appreciate the knife's weight, describing it as perfectly balanced and light as a feather.
...Razor sharp, and lightweight. It should be noted yes the handle is plastic, however this does not mean that the knife is lesser quality....Read more
This knife is the perfect size for cutting anything with ease. It is light, sturdy, very sharp and well balanced. Great knife to have in the kitchen.Read more
...It is is well balanced, decently light, has a very comfortable plastic handle and bounces back really well when taken to a honing rod. Since...Read more
...Super sharp thin blade, like a razor. Very lightweight. The only thing is I wish the handle would have been made of wood....Read more
60 customers mention ergonomics, 50 positive, 10 negative
Customers find the chef's knife comfortable to hold and use, with a sleek handle that feels good in the hand, and one customer mentions never experiencing pain while using it.
...Light, comfortable and holds an edge great. As long as some idiot doesn't knock it off the table and bend the tip... it's perfect.Read more
Package is too big but knife is very sharp and comfortable to grip. I already used other kai's kitchen knife a year....Read more
...This lil guy is quite sharp, holds an edge and feels good in my hand....Read more
Sharp, razor sharp, and pretty. Feels good in the hand. The fit and finish on mine was quality. Not sure it's worth the full price though....Read more
47 customers mention cutting performance, 44 positive, 3 negative
Customers praise the knife's cutting performance, describing it as slicing like a dream, with one customer noting it cuts through paper with ease.
Fantastic knife, cuts great and a super valueRead more
...This knife is great value. Cuts like a champ. Sharp, easy to use, easy to clean. What a difference a good knife makes!Read more
Very sharp, cuts through most things very easily compared to the Chicago Cutlery knives I generally use.Read more
Came as pictured, cuts like a boss, and makes cooking effortless and twice as fast....Read more
40 customers mention appearance, 37 positive, 3 negative
Customers appreciate the knife's appearance, describing it as beautiful in design, with one customer specifically noting the nice pattern on the blade.
Beautiful knife. Cuts like a gem! I don't use it, but I have watched my husband use it and it slices perfectly!...Read more
...Razor sharp, beautiful blade, and perfectly balanced, all as to be expected from Shun, and at a very affordable price....Read more
...I personally don't mind it, it is comfortable and grips well. The blade is gorgeous and extremely light....Read more
...A beautiful and practical knife that, imo, could be your standalone.Read more
56 customers mention durability, 26 positive, 30 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the knife's durability, with some reporting that it holds up well and lasts long, while others mention that it can break easily and is unfortunately fragile.
...wanted to love this entry-level Shun knife, but unfortunately the tip chipped off after two days of normal use....Read more
BY far the best knife I have ever owned!! Durable, sharpening at least 2 years I will have this done....Read more
...When I recently broke down some wheels of semi hard cheese the tip broke....Read more
...hand never tires doing any kind of kitchen prep work, and with a strong blade that never bends or wavers so you've only got to make one clean cut no...Read more
Ligero y ergonómico
5 out of 5 stars
Ligero y ergonómico
Llevo ya casi un año con este cuchillo como cocinera en un restaurante y es cómodo para trabajar con el con largas jornadas, es ligero por lo que me parece perfecto par un corte limpio y fluido. Gran filo para una variedad de actividades e igual hay que mantenerlo afilandolo y dándoles los cuidados necesarios al limpiarlo.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    I absolutely love these knives. The profile of the blade is great and they are really sharp right out of the box. I purchased the Santoku, 8" chef, 6" Chef, Utility, Ultimate Utility, bread knife, and pairing knife. Not only are they a great looking set of knives to display in your kitchen, but they truly do take your cooking to another level. Some people complain that the polymer handle feels cheep, but these knives are perfectly priced for what they are. The polymer grip is comfortable and its profiled it such a way that it looks great. These knives truly show the mastery knife making at work at Sora. I also have a some Wusthoff Classics, Messermeister Elites, and a set of the Calphalon Katana. The Classics and Elites I love. The Katanas not so much. These Soras are the best knives in this price range and I love them. My favorite out of all of them has to be the 7" Santoku, but all of the others are great to.

    Some people say they got rust spots on these knives. Well more expensive knives have a good side and a bad side. They are great because you get better blade profiles, with a blade that holds an edge a lot longer and is much easier to sharpen, but the down side is they are prone to rust. You shouldn't just leave these knives laying in a wet sink for days like you can do with cheaper knives. You should do that with any higher end knife because they will all get rust spots. Also I can not stress this enough. Do not put these knives in the dishwasher. When you finish using them. Hand wash them in soap and water. Hand dry them really good and put them back on your knife rack. Also make sure you knife isn't wet from placing wet knives on it. Putting your good knives on a wet knife rack is a good way to get rust spots. These really are great knives that are very easy to take care of with a little respect and a few steps, and these are possibly the best knives in the price range. These or the Messermeister Elites. Though the elites are a little more expensive than these. You will not regret buying these Soras'. Also if you purchase these. Get yourself a nice knife rack to display them. The beautifully crafted knives look way to go to be thrown in a knife block or drawer.
    20 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
    Size: 6"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Got the 6" Sora

    I make most of my food at home and have worked in a restaurant kitchen briefly so I know what a difference a good, sharp knife can make. Finally bit the bullet and got a "real" knife, knowing they're around $100. I was concerned about the plastic handle at first, but apparently a lot of the higher end knives have synthetic handles because they're more antimicrobial (and there for sanitary) and generally easier to care for. I noticed after I got this I could have gotten the Kanso utility for about $10 with a wood handle, so consider that. Obviously it sucks that some people have had the tip break off their knife, but part of that is because the blade of this knife is made out of very hard steel- hard steel makes for a great cutting edge but is less flexible and more brittle. The non-cutting edge is wrapped in a softer steel, which is cheaper and softer, but more durable. Glass is a very "hard" material which is why it's so sharp but so brittle.

    I keep getting watermelons and it's so easy to just cut the entire rind of, cuts through brussels sprouts like nothing too. I'm not really sure how Shun's "free sharpening" policy works, but if that's a thing I can do this might be my brand- I've heard shun mentioned a few times but when I was doing research Babbish (aka Andrew Rea) suggested it for an affordable entry level knife, so I was sold. I have small hands and I'm working in a small space, so the 6" one is plenty big enough for me.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    All the years I have been cooking for my 5 sons and I never had a decent knife at home. This knife is great value. Cuts like a champ. Sharp, easy to use, easy to clean. What a difference a good knife makes!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Solid knife for anyone in the kitchen. I've seen others complain about the handle, but I haven't had any problems with it. Light, comfortable and holds an edge great. As long as some idiot doesn't knock it off the table and bend the tip... it's perfect.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Also recommend purchasing a Messermeister 8" knife sheath. I DO NOT recommend using a knife magnet with any high end knife!

    Purchased this with an Amazon gift card wedding present. We are actually vegan, so no notes about cutting meats... but we use this for a LOT of vegetables, some can be very challenging to cut. Works great for tough items like kale, onions, and harder veggies like carrots.

    The blade stays sharp with minimal honing. Purchase a Shun honing steel for this.

    Recommend a Shun knife care kit at some point or taking this to a professional for sharpening regularly. Most folks suggest professional sharpening a year or two with regular use. If you are honing regularly, you won't need to sharpen as often. Otherwise you can use the Shun kit if you are comfortable sharpening knives yourself. DO NOT use and electric sharpner!

    Always make sure to clean and wipe dry every time! If you don't dry the knife completely, it WILL chip. My friend learned this the hard way with his Shun knives.

    Highly recommended!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    I have always wanted a Shun knife. I've had a Wurstoff 6 inch for quite a few years now. While 6 inch gives good maneuverability for my small frame, sometimes you do want your knife to be just a bit longer to help cut through bigger pieces.

    I guess Sora is the budget tier of Shun knives. The handle is made out of plastic. However, it still feels good to the hand. Knife is very sharp so cutting is a breeze. They recommend straightening the edge with a steel rod every so often. Shun also offers free sharpening for life so you can mail it to them and they will sharpen for you. I am glad I got on this deal.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2025
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Got this for my boyfriend birthday. Comes in a great study packaging. He loves it! Super sharp and is well balanced.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Probably the sharpest knife I’ve ever owned and I have a $800 set

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  • steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars chef knife
    Reviewed in Australia on March 28, 2025
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    goodo
  • Enrique rojo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo bello de la hoja
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2025
    Size: 6"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Aunque no tiene el tamaño de un gyuto normal, Es muy cómodo y ligero en la mano, ideal para cortes Precisos
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Lo bello de la hoja

    Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2025
    Aunque no tiene el tamaño de un gyuto normal, Es muy cómodo y ligero en la mano, ideal para cortes Precisos
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  • Sven Svenson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Use it every day
    Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2022
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Had to replace my old knife, and this one is doing the trick. Nice and sharp, looks and feels great.
  • Beker
    5.0 out of 5 stars EXELENTE
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 19, 2022
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    Muy bueno.
    PERO NO SE LO PRESTEN A ALGUIEN QUE NO SABE DE CUCHILLOS.
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    .
    este cuchillo es solo para cortar VERDURAS, CARNE , FRUTAS.
    ~NO HUESOS~
    Yo se lo dije a la persona que lo agarro cuando yo no estaba , lo que pasó después es trajico. :,(,,,,,,,
    .
    : Un día yo no estaba en casa , Alguien estaba cortando huesos y miró mi cuchillo que acababa de comprar , acto seguido agarro y lo empezó a usar de Machete para cortar los huesos wtf .
    lo que pasó ya te lo puedes imaginar si sabes de cuchillería
    se desquebrajo toda la parte de acero VG10(ya no sirve)
    .
    este cuchillo tiene una dureza muy alta por lo que no es nada flexible y eso es bueno para lo que fue hecho este cuchillo.
    pero porfavor dejen de usar las cosas para trabajos para los cuales no fueron DISEÑADOS , si alguien sabe sobre cuchillería porfavor agale casi.
    .
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    Pros:
    -muy bonito
    -se mira muy bien el San Mai
    -corta muy bien
    -facil de afilar
    -ofrese mucho , cobra poco
    -(calidad-precio)
    -exelente calidad de construcción
    -es cómodo
    .
    Contras:
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    no ningun contra.

    pd: a las personas que se les rompe es por qué no lo saben usar ,
    yo lo use por el suficiente tiempo como para poder dar una reseña sincera. (•‿•)
  • Nick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 31, 2020
    Size: 8"Style: ChefPattern Name: KnifeVerified Purchase
    So far, this is one of the best knife ever had. Super sharp... excellent condition

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About this Item

  • JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE: The Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife is expertly designed for a variety of kitchen tasks, from slicing and dicing to mincing, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
  • TRADITIONAL MEETS CONTEMPORARY: The Sora Series combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with patented Composite Blade technology to create knives with contemporary style, precise performance and incredible value.
  • PRECISE SHARPNESS: San Mai edge construction features VG10 steel supported by a 420J stainless steel blade upper for razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Narrow, gyuto-style blade provides high maneuverability.
  • BALANCED COMFORT: The full-tang and textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle offers a contemporary look and secure grip, providing optimal control for both left and right-handed users.
  • JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.

Product Description

The Shun Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to handle a wide range of tasks and is ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, meat and more. This gyuto-style Japanese kitchen knife is slightly less curved than a western chef's knife with a gentle roll off the tip, cutting more food with less lifting of the blade. Featuring VG10 steel for a 16-degree edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper, this Japanese knife delivers exceptional sharpness. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, offering excellent grip and easy maintenance. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora Chef's Knife is an essential addition to your cooking knife collection.

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