Product Description

Desired for its ability to glide through everything from dense, starchy foods, such as squash to delicate tomatoes, this 7-inch Santoku knife offers the balance and weight similar to a chef's knife. Its unique sharpness combined with hollow pockets of space on the blade allows food to release easily without affecting the precision of the slice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18431 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 7-inch
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM0718
• Dimensions: 1.10" h x 3.20" w x 15.40" l, .70 pounds

Features

• 6-1/2-inch Japanese Santoku knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing
• Precision-forged stainless-steel blade; scalloped edge prevents food from sticking
• Clad with 16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
• Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
• lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose Santoku knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Resembling something between a chef’s knife and a cleaver, this tool features a wide blade measuring 6-1/2 inches in length. The scalloped detailing along the knife’s cutting edge creates air pockets during use to prevent food from adhering its steel surface.

Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold

Customer Reviews

Shun Quality!!!
Shun. What more needs to be said??? It is simple, Shun is the best all around. Will you pay more? Sure you will but you will never have to buy a replacement in your lifetime. Shun knives are the best in the world, no question.

Shun Santoku classic
I cant remember where I bought mine.. [...],

The design on the blade is subtle and nice.. It resembles Damascus steel (an art that has been lost.. probably too labor intensive to manufacture the exact same way anyway)..

I have the granton edge.. I compared it with mushrooms and tomatoes with the same shun without the granton edge.. The granton edge does make a difference (slicing thru without sticking), but neither knife is perfect in this respect (I suspect no knife is)..

I love the D shaped handle.. Fels very good and stable in my hand.. This is why I returned the elite, and got the classic..

I believe the edge on this knife is superior to cheaper knifes.. I literally shaved a patch of hair off my arm (testing it at the store).. It is tricky to get the same edge when I resharpen it.. I bought the gatco set (google it).. They reccommend medium diamond hone, followed by the ultra file 1200 hone.. This knife does hond a better edge than my old Henkles (using my skill set in sharpening)..

I may sell mine on ebay to buy the bob kramer (Shun) version of this knife.. Same thing only better.. Im not sure on this one, but I believe the kramer has ever so slight more curve of the blade (which I personally like).. But I mainly want the 65 rockwell hardness (I dont do bones)..

Simply the best Santoku. Sharp and beautiful.
After thoroughly reviewing all the forums, reviews, and recommendations I could find on quality santoku knives, this is the one I chose, and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER.

In rough order, taking many factors into consideration, I would rate the major santoku knives:

1. Shun 7" Santoku with Hollow Ground Edge
2. Misono UX10 Santoku Knife
3. Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku 7" with Hollow Ground Edge
4. Global G-48 7" Santoku With Hollow Ground Edge

The Damascus Steel of the Shun line of knives is quite simply the most beautiful knife blade you will see. A technology that traces back over a 1000 years, and legendary for its strength and beauty, it performs even better than it looks.

As for the sharpness of the blade, it is top notch out of the box, razor sharp. The blade itself is made of VG-10 steel which is the very best. It should last you a lifetime (literally) if taken care of properly - washed by hand, stored on a magnetic or wooden block, and sharpened properly.

The handle of the knife is also unique, and the quite simply, the best. Its D-shaped handle perfectly curves to the contours of your hand, and provides the perfect grip on the blade. Even when wet from preparing ingredients, your hand will not slip and your grip will be secure.

After purchasing the Shun Santoku and Sharpening Steel, I am certainly going to fill out the 3-knife chef set with a paring knife and a bread knife.