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The Kai Shun Classic DM-0706L is a 20 cm (7.9 in) left-handed chef's knife from Kai's Shun Classic line, made in Japan. It uses a VG-10 stainless steel core at 61 HRC, clad in 32 layers of Damascus-pattern steel, with a black pakkawood handle shaped for left-handed grip. It sits in the premium Japanese-knife tier: sharper and harder than most Western chef's knives, but more brittle and demanding in care. It suits cooks who want a light, precise slicer and are willing to hand wash and hone it carefully.
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Lowest price we've seen: $149.95 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.
Owners of the Shun Classic line praise the sharpness out of the box, the balance and the Damascus finish, and left-handed users value a proper left-hand grind and handle. Complaints center on chipping when the knife is misused and on the care the wooden handle requires.