Unlike a regular household knife pressed from sheet metal, a Japanese specially sharp multi-layered professional knife stays sharp longer and is easier to sharpen. The DM-0702W Santoku is a traditional Japanese multi-purpose knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.
The blade material, blade profile, and hand-finished sharpening of Shun knives create unmatched sharpness, allowing the knife to cut through even the toughest materials. Unbeatable sharpness combined with a balanced weight distribution enables effortless and enjoyable knife work. Shun is suitable for both hobbyist home use and professional use in restaurant kitchens. The handles of the knives are made from hygienic pakka wood and do not have seams that collect dirt.
Each KAI Shun knife is forged from beautiful damascus steel with 32 layers. The Shun knife is a unique masterpiece that combines craftsmanship, technology, and design. Inspired by the forging of masterful Samurai swords, the manufacturing technique of the finest chef knives allows for the production of Shun knives in Western blade forms as well.
Features
- D-shaped handle designed for right-handed use
- Handle material is pakka wood, excellent grip and moisture resistance. Matte finish.
- Handle length: 12.2 cm
- Blade length: 18 cm
- Blade construction: 32-layer forged
- Blade core material: VG-10 steel (a mix of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium)
- Outer layers of blade are stainless steel
- Blade hardness: 61 HRC
- Sharpening angle: 10° - significantly sharper than European knives
- Handmade in Japan
Japanese kitchen knives are made of very hard and thin metal. Therefore, they should not be used to hack or twist into hard materials such as frozen or bony meat, coconut, canned lids, etc. There is a risk of concrete chipping off the blade. High-quality kitchen knives should also never be washed in a dishwasher, but instead quickly washed and dried by hand after use. Any storage solutions that prevent the blades from coming into contact with other metal objects are suitable.
