Whether you are a home cook or work in a professional kitchen, the Kai Shun Classic universal knife is an excellent knife for most kitchen tasks. With a core of high-quality VG-MAX steel and 32 layers of Damascus, the knife is both durable and beautiful. The ergonomically designed, laminated Pakkawood handle sits well in the hand and is ground and polished to a fine sheen. Shun Classic from Kai is an exclusive series of knives – and is one of the largest series in Damascus steel in the world.