Shun Classic Blonde 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife, VG-MAX Steel, 68-Layer Damascus, Blonde PakkaWood, Made in Japan

The Shun Classic Blonde 5.5 in Santoku Knife sits between a small and a full-size santoku. Its compact size suits medium jobs such as slicing carrots and shallots, mincing herbs and cutting chocolate or butter, and it is a good choice for cooks with smaller hands or anyone who prefers a lighter knife.

Blade: Every Shun Classic blade has a core of VG-MAX, Shun's proprietary stainless steel. It builds on VG10 with more carbon for strength, more chromium for wear and corrosion resistance and more tungsten for a very fine grain and a sharp edge. The core is clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, 34 per side, which support it, add stain resistance and help food release from the blade. This knife has a double-bevel fine edge, hand-sharpened to 16 degrees per side.

Handle: The D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handle is genuine hardwood impregnated with resin, so it resists moisture and is strong and durable. The shape fits the curve of the hand for both left- and right-handed cooks, and a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap keep the knife light and balanced.

Specifications

• Model: DM0727W
• Blade length: 5.5 in (140 mm)
• Overall length: 10.5 in
• Handle length: 4.7 in (119 mm)
• Weight: 5 oz (142 g)
• Blade steel: VG-MAX stainless steel core, 68-layer stainless Damascus cladding (34 per side)
• Edge: Fine (non-serrated), double bevel, 16 degrees per side
• Handle: D-shaped blonde PakkaWood, full composite tang, stainless steel end cap
• Care: Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
• Country of origin: Japan
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Care: Hand wash only. Wash with mild dish soap, rinse and towel dry right away, then let it air dry out of direct sunlight. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Cut on a wood board; glass, stone, marble, granite, tile and ceramic surfaces can damage the edge. Do not use it on bones, frozen food or fruit pits, and do not pry or twist.

About Shun: Shun knives are made by Kai in Seki City, Japan, a center of Japanese blade-making since the 13th century; Kai has made cutting tools there since 1908. Shun Classic, the original Shun series, introduced Shun to North America in 2002 and has the widest choice of blade shapes of any Shun series. Kai sharpens Shun knives bought in the US, Canada or Mexico free for the life of the owner (you pay shipping).

Key Product Features

• Mid-Size Santoku: A 5.5 in santoku between Shun's small and full-size santoku, for medium jobs like slicing carrots and shallots, mincing herbs and cutting chocolate or butter.
• VG-MAX steel core: Shun's proprietary VG-MAX stainless steel, clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus (34 per side) that support the core, add stain resistance and help food release.
• 16 degree edge: Double-bevel fine edge, hand-sharpened to 16 degrees per side, on a thin blade that is lighter than a heavy European-style knife.
• D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handle: Moisture-resistant resin-impregnated hardwood for left- or right-handed use, with a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.
• Handcrafted in Japan: Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe. Limited lifetime warranty, plus free Kai sharpening for the life of the owner.