Shun Cutlery Dual Core Santoku Knife 7″, Asian-Inspired Knife for All-Purpose Food Prep, Chef Knife Alternative, Handcrafted Japanese Knife,Black

A versatile kitchen knife is a must-have for every kitchen, especially one so appealing to the eye. The Shun Dual Core Santoku, with its exquisite herringbone blade pattern and its beautiful PakkaWood handle, is a functional piece of art sure to be the envy of friends and neighbors alike. The Santoku is an Asian-inspired chef’s knife, slightly shorter than a traditional chef’s knife for added agility, lightness and maneuverability. The Damascus blade, a technique of layering steels, alternates between VG10 and VG2 steel, two premium-quality stainless steels, to provide a efficient blade with a long-lasting edge. The ebony PakkaWood handle is a traditional Japanese octagon shape yet gives the blade contemporary flair while providing a comfortable and secure grip. PakkaWood is genuine hardwood, infused with resin, resulting in a knife handle of low-maintenance and high quality. Invest in premium quality and extraordinary beauty, handcrafted in Japan, with the Shun Dual Core Santoku

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Dual Core Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that’s a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.
VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef’s knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.
HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This cooking knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.
BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The traditional octagon-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle provides a comfortable, secure grip. A rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability.
TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.