Product Description
Shun Cutlery Dual-Core Santoku (VG0021) 7" Dual Core VG10 & VG2 Santoku Plain Blade, Ebony Pakkawood Handle
The Dual Core 7-Inch Santoku Knife is a beautifully crafted, Asian-inspired chef's knife that is set to become your most versatile cutting tool in the kitchen. Designed to handle all basic kitchen cutting tasks with ease, this santoku knife is slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife but offers incredible maneuverability and agility.
Features and Benefits
Versatile Blade Design
The santoku knife's unique blade shape allows it to perform a wide range of culinary tasks. Despite being shorter, it includes a slight belly curve, enabling effective rocking cuts. This feature makes it a go-to option for those who appreciate both form and function in their kitchen tools.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
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Material: Crafted with 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel, this knife extends its edge with long-lasting high performance.
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Edge Quality: Each side of the blade is honed to a razor-sharp 16° angle, providing exceptional sharpness for precision cutting.
Comfortable and Hygienic Handle
The knife features a traditional octagon-shaped handle made from ebony PakkaWood®, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. PakkaWood® is not only beautiful and durable but also resistant to bacteria, making it a hygienic choice for your kitchen.
Enhanced Maneuverability
The knife's rabbet tang, a construction technique often used in samurai swords, helps control the weight and enhance maneuverability. This design choice ensures that the knife feels balanced and easy to handle during use.
Aesthetic and Practical
Accompanied by a wooden saya (sheath), this santoku knife is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, making it a perfect companion for any culinary enthusiast. Handcrafted in Japan, it embodies the precision and tradition of Japanese craftsmanship.
With its combination of beauty, versatility, and performance, the Dual Core 7-Inch Santoku Knife is an all-purpose kitchen essential that will stand out in any kitchen setting.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Santoku Knife | |
| Brand | Shun Cutlery | |
| Product Name | Dual-Core Santoku | |
| Model # | VG0021 | |
| Overall Length (in) | 12.3 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 7.0 | |
| Handle Length (in) | 5.3 | |
| Blade Material | VG-10, VG-2 | |
| Blade Style | Sheepsfoot | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Damascus | |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood | |
| Handle Color | Ebony | |
| Sheath Material | Wood | |
| Sheath Color | Wood | |
| Weight (oz) | 6.8 | |
| Origin | Japan | |
| Blade Range | 7-7.99 |