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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.
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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 chefs knife and a cleaver, the tool features a wide blade and measures 6-1/2 inches in length. Versatile at its core, this high-quality piece chops walnuts as easily as it slices apples.
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 knifes 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
Rick
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
I received a Christmas gift of Shun 8” Chefs Knife, 6” Serrated Utility knife and 4” pairing knife. I love Santoku so bought this to add to my collection. These are lightweight, super sharp & beautiful. By far the best knives I’ve ever owned. Between the Chefs knife & Santoku..both amazing and not sure which one I like better. So far, I seem to use the Chefs knife a bit more. I’ve also added a 6” Tojiro Damascus utility to my collection but prefer the Shun pakawood handles much better. Anyway…Shun knives are a 5 Star all the way.
Kindleのお客様
Reviewed in Japan on February 23, 2024
重さもちょうどよく、プロ向けの包丁なので切れ味もすごいです。
S.K. Soni
Reviewed in India on November 13, 2024
Very nice product (worth every penny), I am really happy to have this Shun knife in my kitchen.
Oscar Leyte
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
This is the best knife I've ever owned. I decided to treat myself to one of the Japanese specialty knives and this one by Shun was highly praised in many sources so sprung for it. It is beautiful layered Damascus steel (you can see the layers in the traditional pattern of the blade) and its sharpness is something I've never before experienced. Slices though vegetables and meats like I imagine a straight razor would. Shun sells protectors for their knives which are essential for proper storage and maintenance. I highly recommend this and encourage you to do you own research for it.
Joe
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
I recently added the Shun Classic 7 inch Santoku Knife to my collection of kitchen knives, and it has quickly become my favorite. Handcrafted in Japan, this knife is the epitome of quality and craftsmanship.What sets the Shun Classic apart is its versatility. The 7 inch blade is perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing all kinds of ingredients, from vegetables to meats. And because it's made with high-quality VG-MAX steel, it's incredibly durable and holds a sharp edge for longer than any other knife in my collection.One of the things I appreciate most about the Shun Classic is how comfortable it is to use. The D-shaped handle fits perfectly in my hand, providing a secure and comfortable grip. And the beautiful Damascus pattern on the blade adds an extra touch of elegance to my kitchen.I can't recommend the Shun Classic 7 inch Santoku Knife enough. It's a true masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship and a joy to use in the kitchen. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned professional, this knife is sure to exceed your expectations. It's now my go-to knife for all my cooking needs, and I'm confident it will become yours too. If you're looking for a high-quality, versatile, and beautiful knife that will last a lifetime, the Shun Classic is definitely worth the investment.
RegaloUnico
Reviewed in Spain on February 10, 2022
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Robin
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
My first impression of this knife was how beautiful it is. I’ve never owned such a knife. I’m not a chef. So really I couldn’t justify paying the price. Again and again though I kept looking at it here on Amazon. Then also I love to cook but I hate to chop. My fingers played the guitar when I was young so knives and I don’t get along. This knife brings out my concentration. It so sharp it demands I focus more on what I am doing rather than doing what I don’t enjoy. Chopping has changed for me!! After just a few times using this knife? I look forward to what once was sheer tedium. Whoever you are who made this Shun knife I am grateful for this piece of Art. I know how time, care, design, thought, trial and error led to this perfection that covers fully my practical needs as well.Thank you Shun knives. I bought several knives here on Amazon and all the while I was looking for your company for just what I could not afford not to try. The errors cost me dollar for dollar by that temptation to pay less and hope what you buy is more. Just ain’t so. In this case I got a lot more than I paid for by buying your knife. Thank you Amazon. Thank you Shun.
dan cohen
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
If i could only have one knife in the kitchen, it would be this knife. Actually, if I could only have one knife at all, it would be this knife.The size, weight, feel, heft, blade length and depth are all just absolutely dead solid perfection. I use it for everything except big carving and chopping jobs. I have given these knives to everybody in my family and they all say the same. I can't tell you how many different kinds of meals I've made using just this one knife.I hate to gush like this, but it's just really, really good. I've had mine about 7 years. It's got a couple of tiny nicks in the blade and my idiot roommate broke the very end of the tip off, but I wouldn't think about replacing it. Holds an edge well, despite getting daily use. Still looks fantastic.When the Chinese and Russians finally take down the grid and knock out our internet, I will just take my trusty Shun santoku and creep into the wild. And I will survive.
Colm Maguire
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2020
As described. No complaints. Gifted, no complaints there either.
Basti
Reviewed in Germany on October 4, 2012
Eigentlich war ich ja der Auffassung, das es völlig sinnfei ist, so viel Geld für ein Küchenmesser auszugeben.Nach eingehender Recherche habe ich mich dann doch dazu durchgerungen und was soll ich sagen, es ist jedesmal wieder ein phänomenales Erlebnis mit diesem Messer zu Arbeiten. Doch fangen wir mal am Anfang an:Bisher habe ich mit diversen Messern der Preislage bis ca. 70€/Stck. Erfahrungen gesammelt. U.A. waren dabei die Firmen Wüsthof, Zwilling, Dick und WMF vertreten. Alles sicherlich kein Schrott, aber restlos überzeugt war ich weder von der Schärfe im Auslieferungszustand, noch der Schnitthaltigkeit. Daher habe ich mich nun doch dazu durchgerungen eine Preisklasse darüber mein Glück zu versuchen.Die Wahl fiel auf das Kai Shun Santoku aus der "Classic" Serie. Nun zur eigentlichen Rezension:Die Lieferung erfolgte Amazon-üblich (schnell, tadellos und fehlerfrei). Das Messer selbst wir in einer Pappschachtel geliefert. Der eine oder andere Rezensent hat dies bemängelt. Ich persönlich möchte dazu anmerken das ich 1. nicht bereit bin für "Verpackung" einen Mehrpreis in Kauf zu nehmen (denn der Hersteller müsste auch die Edelholz-Schatulle kalkulatorisch berücksichtigen) und 2. das Messer ohnehin viel zu schön ist um es in der Verpackung dahinsiechen zu lassen (doch dazu später mehr).Der erste optische Eindruck überzeugt auf ganzer Linie. Wunderschöne Damastmaserung, perfekt polierte Schneide, makellos verarbeiteter Holzgriff, wertige Gesamtanmutung.Beim ersten "hands-on" war ich durchaus überrascht, das Messer fühlt sich leichter an als (von mir) erwartet ohne dabei billig oder "spielzeugartig" zu wirken. Der Schwerpunkt ist für mich angenehm berechnet und die traditionelle japanische Griffform gut ausgearbeitet, wodurch sich das Messer sehr "führig" anfühlt.Nun zum wesentlichen: Schärfe, Schneidleistung und HandhabungAls erste "Opfer" für mein Kai Shun habe ich mir Tomaten (etwas überreif), Zwiebeln und ein Stück Bauchspeck mit zäher Schwarte ausgesucht. Die Schärfe des messer war eine Zen-ähnliche Erfahrung für mich. Das Messer gleitet durch seine Extreme Schärfe geradezu durch das Schnittgut. Ich konnte die überreife Tomate DRUCKLOS schneiden, d.h. ich setzte das Messer auf die Tomate erfasste das hintere Ende des Griffes mit Daumen und Zeigefinger und zog das Messer zu mir...nur durch das Eigengewicht wurden hauchdünne Scheiben geschnitten.Ich bin mir bewusst, das dies mit Küchenalltag nichts zu tun hat, aber als bloßes Experiment hat mich das sehr beeindruckt.Der Zwiebel ist vor Ehrfurcht beim schneiden wohl die Spucke weg geblieben, denn die Schnittflächen waren verhältnismäßig "trocken". Da ich (bzw. meine Tränendrüsen) normalerweise leider sehr schnell auf Zwiebeldämpfe reagieren, zeigte sich mir erneut wie Scharf dieses Messer wirklich ist.Dabei bestätigte sich der erste Eindruck bzgl. des Handlings auch in der Praxis. Ermüdungsfreies Arbeiten ist garantiert.Ich habe das Messer nun seit zwei Wochen im täglichen, intensiven Gebrauch. Komischerweise haben sich derzeit meine Kochgewohnheiten dahingehend geändert, dass ich momentan dazu neige, nur Gerichte zu kochen, bei denen es beim mis-en-place viel zu schneiden gibt...woran das wohl liegt... :)Fazit:Ich bereue das viele Geld das ich für eingangs genannte "Messer" investiert habe...hätte ich nur früher den Mut gehabt ein Kai Shun anzuschaffen. Es werden sicherlich noch einige Brüder und Schwestern aus der gleichen Serie folgen, sowie ein entsprechender Messerblock aus gleichem Haus- schließlich möchte man solch wunderschöne Stücke ja auch entsprechend würdigen.Bisher habe ich meine Messer von einem Bekannten mechanisch nachschärfen lassen, bei diesem Messer werde ich nun selbst mit den Wassersteinen und Lederriemen Hand anlegen.In Anelhnung an den ehemaligen Werbeslogan eines bayrischen Autoherstellers:"Kai Shun - aus Freude am schneiden"P.S. Ich würde 6 Sterne vergeben, wenn ich könnte.P.P.S. Wäre das Kai Shun Santoku eine Frau, ich würde mich verlieben...
PT Cruiser
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2009
This Shun Classic Santoku Knife is a beautiful knife and it's just as functional as it is impressive looking. I've had mine for about 5 months now and I've only needed to sharpen it once. That's saying a lot since I use it several times a day. It's "scary sharp" compared to any other knife I've used in the past. I'm very careful using it. The size and shape makes it a great all-around knife for just about everything and I use it in place of my old chef's knife of another brand. About the only thing I don't use it for are paring knife duties, like peeling potatoes or cutting small things. I also bought the for those jobs. I did a video review for that knife where you can see the lovely presentation box that the knife comes in, which is the same type of box as this one arrived in. You can also see the Damascus detailing which is the same as this knife.I couldn't believe how easily this knife cuts through things like winter squash or watermelon, things that were sometimes a chore with my old knives. This one is just a pleasure to use. If you eat a lot of vegetables or do things like stir fry dishes you quickly begin to appreciate a knife like this. I've gotten very spoiled. This knife was well worth the money.
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