Dual Core 7" Santoku | Shun

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; includes wooden saya (sheath)

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 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 

Features + Details

Use Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit

Status On Sale

Blade Shape Santoku

Includes Wood Saya (Sheath) Yes

Country of Origin Knife: Japan; Saya: China

Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Blade Length 7 in. (178mm)

Blade Steel Dual Core VG10 & VG2

Blade Steel Layers 71 layer Dual Core

Blade Edge Non-Serrated

Handle Material Ebony color Pakkawood

Handle Length 4.8 in. (122mm)

Dimensions 2.0 in. H x 12.3 in. L x 0.8 in. W

Weight 6.8 oz (193 g)