Shun Classic Santoku Knife 16.5cm

Shun
Shun Classic Santoku Knife 16.5cm

This general purpose kitchen knife has a Japanese pedigree, and its name roughly translates to "three uses," which are slicing, dicing and mincing. It's a very well-balanced knife and comfortable to use, which is a good thing when one considers how much use it will get in the kitchen.

This stunning knife is made from VG-10 'super steel'. It is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on either side of the blade to create a rust-free Damascus-look blade. Shun Classics also feature a uniquely stable D-shape handle design.

The D shape rests precisely in the curve of the fingers as they curl around the handle. The asymmetrical bolster is ground out more on the right side to provide proper finger placement and an easy, secure grip.

The knives are balanced perfectly, with the pivot point just ahead of where the handle sweeps out of the blade. In addition, the black Pakkawood handles provide the beauty of genuine wood, but since the wood is impregnated with a w

Construction VG-MAX cutting coreMultiple layers of Damascus claddingPakkaWood
Dimensions 16.5cm
Cleaning and care Handwash
Warranty Lifetime warranty