Slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife, a santoku is easy to maneuver and has a slight belly curve to allow rocking cuts. The versatile knife can be used for just about any cutting task. Equipped with a comfortable D-shaped handle, the razor-sharp knife showcases a stain-resistant Damascus steel "rippled" finish achieved by forging 34 layers of steel on each side.

Each exquisite Shun knife is carefully crafted in a 100-step process inspired by ancient sword smiths. The amazing blades are created in Seki City, Japan's 700-year-old center for samurai swords.

•	VG-MAX cutting core is wear- and corrosion-resistant and fine-grained to maintain a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge on both sides
•	34 layers of Damascus stainless steel cladding on each side add stain resistance and help food release from blade
•	D-shaped blonde PakkaWood® handle provides a comfortable grip for left- or right-handed users
•	Hand wash