We're constantly looking for knives that are great bangs for the buck to satisfy our line cook customers. Here is a good one. Good stainless steel, a nice thin blade with nice serrations, and an excellent price make the knife a winner.
In Japanese, "shiun" (紫雲) can be translated as "purple cloud" or "purple clouds." The kanji "紫" (shi) means "purple," and "雲" (un) means "cloud" or "clouds." This term might be used in various contexts, including poetry, literature, and art, often evoking a sense of beauty or tranquility associated with the imagery of purple clouds in the sky.Maker: Kanetsugu Cutlery
Knife Line: Shiun
Location: Seki City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless
HRC: 60
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Weight: 4.1 oz (118g)
Edge Length: 210 mm
Total Length: 355 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.1 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 30 mm
In Japanese, "shiun" (紫雲) can be translated as "purple cloud" or "purple clouds." The kanji "紫" (shi) means "purple," and "雲" (un) means "cloud" or "clouds." This term might be used in various contexts, including poetry, literature, and art, often evoking a sense of beauty or tranquility associated with the imagery of purple clouds in the sky.