Handcrafted 7 Santoku Knife with VG-MAX Blade Steel; Ebony PakkaWood Handle

The Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku, a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, is perfect for a wide range of cutting tasks in the kitchen. Its durable blade is made of Shun’s VG-MAX steel, offering optimal weight for both power and control. The blade features hollow-ground indentations, reducing friction for a smooth cutting experience. Additionally, the D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle is water-resistant and comfortable to grip, providing easy control. The Shun brand, named after the Japanese word for a food’s peak ripeness, prides itself on producing high-quality, handcrafted cutlery that embodies peak performance.

The Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku, part of the Shun Classic line, is a multipurpose knife suitable for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing. Its 7-inch blade with scalloped detailing prevents food from sticking to its surface. Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan, featuring a VG-10 "super steel" core clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to create a rust-free, Damascus-look blade. The ebony PakkaWood handle, with a D-shaped grip, is designed for comfort and control, while a stainless-steel bolster and end-cap provide additional durability.

The knife is dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended, and it comes with a lifetime warranty. Thanks to Shun’s innovative VG-MAX steel formula, the knife not only offers increased strength and durability but also exceptional sharpness and corrosion resistance. The easy, powerful glide of the Shun Classic 7-inch Santoku makes meal prep enjoyable for various occasions, from everyday cooking to special gatherings. The Damascus-clad blade, with its layers of metal alloys, creates a beautiful rippling pattern through bead-blasting, adding to the knife’s aesthetic appeal. This makes it a reliable and versatile knife for any kitchen, suitable for chopping, dicing, and slicing fruits, vegetables, and meats to make meal prep faster and more efficient.

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