Product Description

Santoku Knives - A new favorite in American kitchens, this 7" Asian version of a chef's knife has a cleaverlike shape with a straight edge for precision slicing and chopping. The hollow-ground edge is stick-resistant for ultra-smooth performance. About Shun Classic: Made in Japan, where kitchen cutlery is an artform, this cutlery is widely admired by professional chefs for its precision performance and cutting-edge design. The Damascus-style blade is forged of VG10 "super steel" clad in 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side for an incredibly sharp and long-lasting edge. The blade's distinctive moire pattern reflects the meticulous process of folding and hammering the layers together, ensuring superior strength. D-shaped Pakkawood handle fits the hand superbly for exceptional comfort and control. Stainless steel bolster enhances ergonomic performance. Dishwasher safe. NSF approved*The National Sanitation Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization that employs stringent sanitation standards in evaluating food equipment for commercial use. - Specifications Model: DM0718 Materials: high-carbon stainless-steel and ebony-black PakkaWood Blade Length: 7 in. (17.8 cm) Extreme 16 convex-ground, double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive) Kasumi Method of Knifemaking NSF Certified 7" Santoku Knife Size: 7"L blade (12 1/4"L w/handle) x 1 3/4"W Weight: 7 oz. Care and Use Your Shun Classic santoku knife should be hand washed. Simply wipe clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. Dry from the knife handle toward the blade. To prevent slight tarnishing, be sure to remove acidic foods (lemon, mustard, ketchup, etc.) from the blade after use. If blade should show some signs of staining, clean with a nonabrasive metal polish. Occasionally, your Shun knife may require professional sharpening to maintain the razor-sharp cutting edge. Shun will sharpen your knife for free, you simply pay for postage. It is best to store Shun knives in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.