Great Price Shun Classic 7 1/2 Inch Wide Santoku for $170.95

| Models : DM0717 | By : Shun Shun Classic 7 1/2 Inch Wide Santoku Features 7 1/2 inch multipurpose Japanese knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to yield a rust-free Damascus look Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster lifetime warranty; artificial in Seki City, Japan

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Shun Classic 7 1/2 Inch Wide Santoku Overviews

From the Manufacturer

Shun superior Cutlery

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Why Buy Shun Classic:

Born of the aged samurai-sword-making tradition and hand-finished for precision and beauty, Shun superior is an ideal option for anyone buying their first Japanese knife or 50th. The high-quality line of cutlery makes a worthwhile increasing to any chef's arsenal of tools--it's used by expert chefs and home cooks alike. Produced in the widest collection of specialized styles, the superior line features both former European blade shapes and innovative cutting-edge designs.

Shun Classic's amazingly sharp blade is paramount for both edge holding and ease of sharpening. Each blade has a core of Vg-10 "Super Steel" with a Pattern Damascus cladding of 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel--16 layers on whether side. While the wood grain pattern enhances the knife's beauty, it also adds stamina and stain resistance, and reduces conflict when cutting.

Nsf certified for use in commercial kitchens.

Detailed Features

• Blade core consists of high-carbon Vg-10, a Japanese super steel known for its edge retention, allowing the knives to hold their sharp edges for years.
• Blades boast a 16-degree angle, making these the sharpest knives out of the box. This is sharper than former European blades, which are regularly sharpened to 20-22 degrees.
• Clad with 16 layers of Sus410/Sus431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side for strength and flexibility. This metal is corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain.
• Damascus styling adds to the attractiveness of the knife while the itsybitsy air pockets created by the cladding process reduces conflict during slicing.
• D-shaped handle fits in the palm and provides relieve and control, holding the knife's handle collect in the hand during use.
• Available acceptable in D-shaped handle styles or by extra order in reverse D-shaped handle styles.
• Pakkawood handles, made of resin-impregnated hardwood, are Nsf Certified for use in commercial kitchens.
• Produced in Seki City, Japan, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing.
• Rockwell hardness rating of 60-61 ensures that it takes and holds its incredibly sharp edge longer.
• Hand wash and dry recommended; itsybitsy lifetime warranty.

Specifications
Blade Material:	Vg-10 hardened Japanese steel cutting core, clad with 16 layers of Sus410/Sus431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers of metal.
Bevel:	Double-beveled
Cutting angle:	16 degrees per side (comprehensive angle 32 degrees). This is sharper than European knives, ground to 20-22 degrees per side.
Handle Material:	PakkaWood (resin-impregnated hardwood); D-Shaped handle ready in right and (by extra order) left-handed versions.
Sharpening recommendations:	Weekly honing to profess the blade, sharpening as needed with expert sharpener or Asian-style electric sharpener.

Professional Manufacturing

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