Shun Classic 7” Hollow-Ground Santoku All-Purpose Kitchen Knife; VG-MAX Blade Steel and Ebony PakkaWood Handle; Hollow-Ground Indentations for Reduced Friction and Smoother Cuts; Handcrafted in Japan


Price: $159.95
(as of Jan 28,2022 10:50:12 UTC – Details)



A Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife, the Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku is useful for almost every cutting need in the kitchen. The blade, with a cutting core of Shun’s VG-MAX steel, is sturdy, durable and the perfect weight for power and control. Hollow-ground indentations on the blade increase ease of cutting by reducing friction for a smooth glide and enjoyable cutting experience. The ebony PakkaWood handle is D-shaped for a comfortable grip and easy control. The handle is water-resistant and durable, perfect for constant use. The company’s name, derived from the Japanese word for a food’s peak ripeness, embodies the idea of peak performance in kitchen knives, too—providing cutlery of cutting-edge performance made from high-quality materials. Shun cutlery is handcrafted and hand-sharpened by skilled artisans to produce exquisite knives. Named “Kitchen Knife of the Year” by Blade Magazine, the Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku receives rave reviews.
Making meal prep faster, this all-purpose knife is excellent at chopping, dicing and slicing ingredients such as fruits, vegetables and meats; a reliable and versatile knife for any kitchen
Shun’s VG-MAX steel is an innovative and exclusive formula with extra carbon, cobalt, tungsten, vanadium and chromium for increased strength, durability, sharpness and corrosion resistance
The ebony PakkaWood handle is designed for comfort and control; PakkaWood is a genuine hardwood infused with resin, resulting in a water-resistant and durable finish
With its easy, powerful glide, the Shun Classic 7-inch Santoku makes meal prep enjoyable whether for holidays, supper club, family dinners, date nights, girls’ nights or block parties
The Damascus-clad blade is formed by layering various metal alloys and forging them into a solid piece; bead-blasting reveals the rippling pattern of the layers for a beautiful effect