Save 41% On Shun DM0718 Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground Knife for $124.95

| Models : DM0718 | By : Shun Shun DM0718 Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground Knife Features 7-inch Japanese Santoku knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing Precision-forged stainless-steel blade; scalloped edge prevents food from sticking Clad with 16 layers of stainless steel to furnish a rust-free Damascus look Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster Lifetime warranty; man-made in Seki City, Japan

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Shun DM0718 Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground Knife Overviews

From the Manufacturer

Shun excellent 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 excellent is an ideal choice for anything buying their first Japanese knife or 50th. The high-quality line of cutlery makes a worthwhile addition to any chef's arsenal of tools--it's used by pro chefs and home cooks alike. Produced in the widest collection of specialized styles, the excellent line features both customary European blade shapes and innovative cutting-edge designs.

Shun Classic's amazingly sharp blade is noted for both edge keeping 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 either side. While the wood grain pattern enhances the knife's beauty, it also adds endurance and stain resistance, and reduces friction 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, production these the sharpest knives out of the box. This is sharper than customary 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 drive and flexibility. This metal is corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain.
• Damascus styling adds to the beauty of the knife while the diminutive air pockets created by the cladding process reduces friction during slicing.
• D-shaped handle fits in the palm and provides relieve and control, keeping the knife's handle procure 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; diminutive 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 allege the blade, sharpening as needed with pro sharpener or Asian-style galvanic sharpener.

Professional Manufacturing

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