Shun Classic Santoku 175mm
$155 / ¥23,000

The Shun Classic Santoku is the quintessential Japanese home knife for Western kitchens. The 175mm santoku blade with a VG-MAX core surrounded by 16 layers of Damascus cladding creates a knife that excels at the three cutting methods: slicing, dicing, and mincing. The wide blade also doubles as a scoop for transferring chopped ingredients.

Type Santoku (三徳)
Steel VG-10
Brand
Blade Length 175mm
Weight 178g
Hardness 60-61 HRC
Handle Wa (Japanese)
Origin Seki (関)
Best For all-purpose

Key Features

  • 16-layer Damascus over VG-MAX core
  • Wide blade for scooping ingredients
  • 175mm — perfect home santoku size
  • D-shaped pakkawood handle
  • Lifetime free sharpening

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