MULTI-PURPOSE—AND VERY HANDY
Like a chef's knife, the Japanese santoku is a multipurpose knife used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. The name means “three virtues.” and may refer to the three types of foods it works especially well with—vegetables, proteins, and fruit. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, a santoku is very easy to maneuver—even in a smaller kitchen. There is just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which enhances the knife's versatility. This distinctive piece of kitchen cutlery performs beautifully and you will find that the new blonde Pakkawood handles fit your hand like a comfortable glove.
Specifications:
- A light and maneuverable all-purpose kitchen knife
- Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge
- 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
- D-shaped blonde PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
- Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
- Handcrafted in Japan
Care Instructions:
- Rinse in hot water before use
- Use a wooden or plastic chopping board
- After use wash knives with a mild detergent and dry with a soft cloth
- Acidic foods in particular should be rinsed immediately after use
- Do not place in the dishwasher
- Do not immerse wooden handle in water for extended amount of time
- Oil the handle with a little neutral vegetable oil
- Store knives in a knife block, wooden drawer insert or in a blade guard or sheath
- This knife is not designed to cut through bones or very thick-skinned vegetables. For this heavier kitchen work, we suggest purchasing the Shun Classic Meat Cleaver (DM0767), or Shun Classic 8” Western Chef’s Knife (DM0766) to add to your collection.
Disclaimer:
You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase restricted knives.
Shun Knives have a limited lifetime warranty (Please see Support on home page for all information).
