This beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife is ready to shine in your kitchen as your most versatile cutting tool. The santoku is designed to be a go-to option for all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. This blade shape is slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife, but it's also light, agile, and easy to maneuver. That convenience can make all the difference. Even with its unique blade shape, it still has enough belly curve to make effective rocking cuts, too. The Dual Core 7-in. Santoku is a perfect companion for those who want a beautiful and versatile all-purpose kitchen knife.

An Asian-style general-purpose chef's knife
71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side
Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony-finished Pakkawood provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria
Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed
Handcrafted in Japan
Blade Length: 7 inch (178mm)
Blade Steel: Dual Core VG10 & VG2
Blade Steel Layers: 71 layer Dual Core
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Ebony color Pakkawood

 
Disclaimer:
This Knife is NOT designed to be used on bone or very thick-skinned vegetables.
Hand wash only (no dishwasher) and dry immediately after use.
Shun Knives have a limited lifetime warranty (Please see Support on home page for all information).