Please note, lead times are 7-14 days after final approval for in-stock items.
KAI USA reserves the right to reject any content. KAI USA reserves the right to solely determine what is considered offensive and explicit content. We will send you a cancellation email if we do not accept your submission.
By submitting content for your order, you certify that you have the legal right to use it and authorize KAI USA to copy and use the content to customize the product in the requested quantities. Your submission must not infringe or violate any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property or proprietary right of a third party, or constitute counterfeiting, piracy, misappropriation of another's idea, or rights of privacy or publicity.
Please note that your product cannot be exchanged or returned. KAI USA is not responsible for any misspellings or trademark/copyright infringement. We will not honor orders containing explicit content or offensive words or phrases. Additionally, please be aware that the final product may vary slightly from the visual representation due to materials and images.
Shiranami 8" Chef's Knife
Images
Description
#html-body [data-pb-style=C9MCQI0],#html-body [data-pb-style=MRBRTKX]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;margin:0;padding:0}
Named Best New Chef’s Knife by Esquire’s 2026 Home Awards
Your chef’s knife will be the most-used knife in your kitchen, so it should feel like a natural extension of your hand. The Shun Shiranami 8" Chef’s Knife is designed to deliver both beauty and performance in equal measure. Balanced, refined, and exceptionally responsive, it brings confidence to every cut.
The 8-inch blade offers the versatility needed for slicing and dicing a full range of foods, from vegetables and herbs to proteins. Its fine, thin edge delivers clean, precise cuts with minimal resistance, while the gently curved belly supports smooth rocking motion for herbs and spices. The wide blade provides generous knuckle clearance and makes transferring ingredients from board to pan effortless.
Forged from Shun’s 71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel, the blade combines alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steels for exceptional cutting performance and edge retention. The flowing wave-inspired pattern reflects the series name, Shiranami, meaning “white-capped wave.” The Prussian blue jute micarta handle offers lasting durability, balance, and a secure grip. Elegant and expressive, this is the knife you will reach for every day.
- The essential, all-purpose kitchen knife for slicing, dicing, and cutting
- 71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel with alternating VG10 and VG2 stainless steels
- Exceptionally fine edge for precise, controlled cutting
- Wave-inspired blade pattern reflects the artistry of the Shiranami series
- Prussian blue jute micarta handle offers balance, durability, and a secure grip
- Full composite tang for strength and stability
- Handcrafted in Japan
.shiranami-page{ position:relative; background:#f8f9fb; } /* texture only inside content */ .shiranami-page:before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; background-image:url("https://shun.kaiusa.com/media/wysiwyg/paper-texture-light.png"); background-repeat:repeat; opacity:.2; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; } /* ensure content sits above texture */ .shiranami-page > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; } /* PAGE CONTAINER */ .shiranami-container { max-width:1240px; margin:auto; padding:0 20px; } .shiranami-full { max-width:1440px; margin:auto; } .shiranami-section .shiranami-full{ max-width:1400px !important; width:100%; } /* IMAGE OVERLAY FOR ACCESSIBILITY */ .image-overlay-text, .shiranami-motion-text, .shiranami-final-text{ position:relative; z-index:2; } .shiranami-motion-text, .shiranami-final-text{ position:relative; display:inline-block; padding:28px 34px; background:linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.65), rgba(0,0,0,.55) ); backdrop-filter:blur(2px); border-radius:2px; } .image-overlay-section{ position:relative; } /* .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-section::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; background:radial-gradient( ellipse at 84% 78%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.20) 22%, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 38%, rgba(0,0,0,.04) 48%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 58% ); pointer-events:none; z-index:1; } */ .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-section{ position:relative; } /* readable overlay text */ .image-overlay-section .shiranami-eyebrow, .image-overlay-section .shiranami-title, .image-overlay-section .shiranami-sub{ color:#fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.9); } /* DO NOT apply shadow to buttons */ .image-overlay-section .shiranami-btn-light{ text-shadow:none; } /* SECTION SPACING */ .shiranami-section { margin:80px auto; } /* SECTION DIVIDER */ .shiranami-divider{ position:relative; margin:70px auto; height:1px; } .shiranami-divider:after{ content:""; display:block; width:240px; height:1px; position:relative; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:linear-gradient( to right, transparent, #1b2f4a, transparent ); opacity:.4; } /* HERO */ .shiranami-hero{ position:relative; } .shiranami-hero img{ width:100%; display:block; } /* HERO IMAGE ENHANCEMENT */ .shiranami-hero{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; } .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-text{ position:absolute; right:8%; bottom:14%; max-width:430px; z-index:4; text-align:center; } /* subtle vignette for depth */ .shiranami-hero:before{ display:none; } /* blade highlight */ /* .shiranami-hero:after{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; background:linear-gradient( 110deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 52%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 65% ); mix-blend-mode:soft-light; pointer-events:none; } */ .shiranami-hero img{ filter:none; } .shiranami-hero-text{ position:static; color:white; text-align:center; } .shiranami-hero::before, .shiranami-hero::after, .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-section::before{ display:none !important; } /* eyebrow */ .shiranami-eyebrow{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px; } /* title */ .shiranami-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:56px; letter-spacing:.03em; margin:8px 0 12px 0; } /* subtitle */ .shiranami-sub{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:24px; } /* LIGHT BUTTON (white button on images) */ .shiranami-btn-light{ background:white; color:#000 !important; padding:14px 22px; text-decoration:none; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-weight:500; } /* DARK BUTTON (product grid) */ .shiranami-btn-dark{ background:black; color:#fff !important; padding:12px 18px; text-decoration:none; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-weight:500; } .shiranami-btn-light:hover, .shiranami-btn-dark:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.15); transition:all .25s ease; } /* HEADINGS */ .shiranami-heading{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:38px; text-align:center; margin-bottom:25px; } /* VIDEO */ .shiranami-video{ width:100%; max-width:1240px; margin:40px auto; display:flex; justify-content:center; } .shiranami-video iframe{ display:block; width:100%; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; aspect-ratio:16/9; border:0; border-radius:6px; box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15); } .shiranami-video-text{ text-align:center; max-width:740px; margin:20px auto 0; font-size:16px; } .shiranami-full .shiranami-video{ max-width:none; } .shiranami-wave{ position:relative; display:block; max-width:1440px; margin:80px auto; overflow:hidden; height:700px; } .shiranami-wave video{ position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:100%; height:auto; min-height:120%; transform:translate(-50%,-55%); object-fit:cover; } /* subtle cinematic gradient */ .shiranami-wave:after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; top:0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 25%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%); pointer-events:none; z-index:1; } .shiranami-wave-text{ position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); text-align:center; color:white; max-width:520px; z-index:2; text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.35); } /* remove fuzzy button shadow */ .shiranami-wave-text .shiranami-btn-light{ text-shadow:none !important; filter:none !important; } .shiranami-wave-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:40px; margin-bottom:12px; } .shiranami-wave-copy{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; } .shiranami-video-toggle { position:absolute; top:20px; right:20px; z-index:3; background:#000; color:#fff; border:2px solid #fff; padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; font-family:'Roboto', sans-serif; } .shiranami-wave .shiranami-video-toggle{ background:#000 !important; opacity:1 !important; } /* Hover */ .shiranami-video-toggle:hover{ background:#111; } /* Keyboard focus */ .shiranami-video-toggle:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid #fff; outline-offset:3px; } /* COLLECTION GRID */ .shiranami-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:40px; max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; } .shiranami-card{ text-align:center; position:relative; padding:18px; background:#fff; border-radius:4px; transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; will-change:transform; } /* card hover lift */ .shiranami-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10); } .shiranami-card img{ width:100%; display:block; margin-bottom:18px; transition:transform .45s ease, filter .45s ease; } /* subtle blade clarity on hover */ .shiranami-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.03); filter:contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02); } /* knife title */ .shiranami-knife-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:22px; margin-top:8px; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.25; } /* knife description */ .shiranami-knife-text{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:340px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; color:#444; } /* button spacing */ .shiranami-card .shiranami-btn-dark{ margin-top:4px; } /* MATERIALS SECTION */ .shiranami-materials{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:50px; max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; } /* MATERIALS GRID */ .shiranami-material{ text-align:center; position:relative; padding:18px; background:#fff; border-radius:4px; transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; will-change:transform; } .shiranami-material img{ width:100%; display:block; margin-bottom:16px; transition:transform .45s ease, filter .45s ease; } .shiranami-material:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10); } .shiranami-material:hover img{ transform:scale(1.03); filter:contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02); } /* material title */ .shiranami-material-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:20px; margin-bottom:8px; } .shiranami-material-text{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; max-width:300px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; } /* CRAFT IN MOTION */ .shiranami-motion{ position:relative; max-width:1440px; margin:90px auto; overflow:hidden; } .shiranami-motion img{ width:100%; display:block; } .shiranami-motion-text{ position:absolute; left:8%; bottom:12%; max-width:420px; color:white; z-index:2; } .shiranami-motion-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:40px; margin-bottom:12px; } .shiranami-motion-copy{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:22px; } .shiranami-motion:after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; top:0; background:linear-gradient( to top, rgba(0,0,0,.35), rgba(0,0,0,0) ); pointer-events:none; z-index:1; } /* BLADE SHOW AWARD */ .shiranami-award{ max-width:900px; margin:90px auto; text-align:center; } .shiranami-award-logo{ max-width:120px; margin:0 auto 20px auto; display:block; } .shiranami-award-eyebrow{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.7; margin-bottom:10px; } .shiranami-award-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:30px; margin-bottom:10px; } .shiranami-award-sub{ font-size:16px; opacity:.8; } .shiranami-award-logo{ max-width:120px; margin:0 auto 20px auto; display:block; filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15)); } /* FINAL CTA */ .shiranami-final{ position:relative; max-width:1440px; margin:100px auto 120px auto; text-align:center; } .shiranami-final img{ width:100%; display:block; } .shiranami-final-text{ position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:14%; transform:translateX(-50%); max-width:520px; color:white; text-align:center; } .shiranami-final-title{ font-family:"Roboto Slab", serif; font-size:42px; margin-bottom:14px; } .shiranami-final-copy{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:26px; } /* RESPONSIVE */ @media (max-width:1400px){ .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-text{ bottom:10%; max-width:360px; } .shiranami-title{ font-size:46px; } .shiranami-section{ margin:55px auto; } .shiranami-divider{ margin:50px auto; } .shiranami-grid{ gap:26px; } .shiranami-materials{ gap:30px; } .shiranami-card{ padding:14px; } .shiranami-material{ padding:14px; } } @media (max-width:900px){ .shiranami-hero{ overflow:visible; } .shiranami-hero-text{ position:relative; transform:none; right:auto; top:auto; color:black; padding:30px 20px; text-align:center; } .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-text{ position:relative !important; right:auto !important; left:auto !important; bottom:auto !important; max-width:600px; padding:30px 20px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; } .shiranami-wave{ height:auto; overflow:visible; } /* reset the video */ .shiranami-wave video{ position:relative; top:auto; left:auto; transform:none; width:100%; height:auto; min-height:0; display:block; } /* THIS is the real fix */ .shiranami-wave-text{ position:relative; left:auto; bottom:auto; transform:none; padding:30px 20px; color:#000; max-width:100%; text-align:center; z-index:auto; } .shiranami-wave .image-overlay-text{ position:static; z-index:auto; display:block; } /* move the button out of overlay mode */ .shiranami-video-toggle{ position:relative; top:auto; right:auto; margin:15px auto; display:block; } .shiranami-wave-text{ margin-top:20px; } .shiranami-title{ font-size:36px; } .shiranami-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:30px; } .shiranami-materials{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:30px; } .image-overlay-text{ background:none; box-shadow:none; padding:0; } .shiranami-motion-text{ position:relative; left:auto; bottom:auto; color:black; padding:30px 20px; text-align:center; } .shiranami-motion-title{ font-size:32px; } .shiranami-final-text{ position:relative; transform:none; left:auto; bottom:auto; color:black; padding:30px 20px; } .shiranami-final-title{ font-size:34px; } .image-overlay-section .shiranami-eyebrow, .image-overlay-section .shiranami-title, .image-overlay-section .shiranami-sub{ text-shadow:none; color:#000; } } @media(max-width:600px){ .shiranami-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .shiranami-materials{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .shiranami-hero .image-overlay-section::before, .shiranami-motion .image-overlay-section::before, .shiranami-final .image-overlay-section::before{ display:none; } .shiranami-final-text, .shiranami-motion-text{ background:none !important; backdrop-filter:none !important; padding:0 !important; border-radius:0 !important; display:block !important; margin-top:20px; } .shiranami-motion-text{ position:relative; left:auto; right:auto; bottom:auto; margin:0 auto; max-width:620px; padding:30px 20px; text-align:center; color:black; } .shiranami-motion-text .shiranami-btn-light, .shiranami-final-text .shiranami-btn-light{ margin-bottom:32px; display:inline-block; } .shiranami-motion:after{ display:none; } .image-overlay-text{ background:none !important; padding:0 !important; } }
INSPIRED BY THE WHITE-CAPPED WAVE Shiranami Where Japanese artistry meets culinary transformation
Art in Motion Crafted through Japanese blade-making tradition, Shiranami reflects the quiet artistry of the kitchen, where movement, intention, and craft transform ingredients into something beautiful. Pause Animation From Wave to Blade Inspired by the iconic white-capped waves of Japanese art, Shiranami captures the motion of the sea in sculptural Damascus steel.
The Shiranami Collection
8" Chef's Knife The essential all-purpose blade. Balanced, versatile, and ready for nearly every task.
6.5" Nakiri A traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed for precise, clean cuts through produce.
7" Santoku An agile, all-purpose blade ideal for slicing, dicing, and mincing with effortless control.
6.5" Master Utility An agile bridge between a utility and chef’s knife for precise cuts and everyday preparation.
4" Paring Knife Small, nimble, and exceptionally sharp for in-hand work and intricate cuts.
6-Piece Block Set Five essential knives and a honing steel presented in a beautifully crafted birch block.
Craft & Technology
Dual-Core Damascus Forged from 71 layers of interwoven VG10 and VG2 stainless steel, the dual-core construction delivers exceptional sharpness, strength, and edge retention.
Prussian Blue Micarta The deep blue jute micarta handle offers lasting durability and a confident grip while echoing the iconic pigment that shaped Japanese and European art.
Refined Craftsmanship Every detail—from the sculpted bolster to the polished endcap—reflects the precision and artistry that define Shun craftsmanship.
Precision in Motion Balanced in the hand and effortless in motion, Shiranami brings quiet confidence and control to every moment of preparation.
Blade Show 2025 Kitchen Knife of the Year Shiranami 8" Chef’s Knife
Experience Shiranami Discover a knife series designed to bring beauty, balance, and performance to the kitchen.
const video = document.getElementById("shiranamiWaveVideo"); const button = document.querySelector(".shiranami-video-toggle"); button.addEventListener("click", function(){ if(video.paused){ video.play(); button.textContent = "Pause Animation"; button.setAttribute("aria-label","Pause animation"); }else{ video.pause(); button.textContent = "Play Animation"; button.setAttribute("aria-label","Play animation"); } }); /* keyboard accessibility */ button.addEventListener("keydown", function(e){ if(e.key === "Enter" || e.key === " "){ e.preventDefault(); button.click(); } });