Shun Cutlery Premier Grey Santoku Knife 7″, Asian-Inspired Knife for All-Purpose Food Prep, Chef Knife Alternative, Handcrafted Japanese Knife

Add one of the most popular Asian-inspired cooking knives to your collection with the Shun Cutlery 7-inch Premier Grey Santoku Knife. Shorter than a standard chef’s knife, this professional kitchen knife is light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts. It’s versatile enough to handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. The Premier Santoku Knife is constructed with Shun’s proprietary VG-Max cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for a strong, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, razor sharp 16-degree edge. The hammered TSUCHIME finish is beautiful and helps release food easily when cutting. The grey, contoured Pakkawood handle is comfortable to use and offers a secure grip with excellent control. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it’s a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Premier Grey 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: Constructed from Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The grey, contoured Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise control.
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.