The Shun Santoku Knife is among the chefs choice in the kitchen. Shun knives

1. Shun Santoku Knife Premier 7-Inch
On this page I want to take a look at the Premier Santoku Knife
by Shun. This is a high caliber knife and is my #2 recommendation for chef knives. If you want
to check out my #1 pick you can take a look at my review for the Shun Chef Knife Classic 6-
Inch Stainless-Steel.
This knife is fit for any occasion, any kitchen and any skill level which may leave you to wonder
why I have listed it as #2. Simply put, it’s not possible to have 2 number ones! The deciding
factor here really was that the Santoku Knife is a slightly more expensive purchase and is a little
heavier to use than the Shun 6-inch making the latter a cheaper more versatile choice for many.
Why Chose A Shun Chef Knife?
Shun knives are born from 700 years of deep tradition and stem from the Samaria sword making
city of Seki in Japan. Each knife features the look and benefits of Damascus steel without the
usual rusting problems. The Damascus-look profile of the blade ensures a faster preparation time
by reducing sticking of the knife which in turn causes less damage to the food.

2. The Shun knife has a forged steel blade which is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless
steel and is said to hold a super sharp edge for a longer period of time. This gives the added
benefit of less time spent on edge maintenance. This being an important aspect for many chefs
and home cooks.
Shun by Kershaw are exceptionally good looking, razor sharp kitchen cutting tools for the
ultimate knife connoisseur. With a number of unique styles to choose from there is a Shun Knife
to satisfy any culinary genius.
Main Features of the Shun Santoku Knife
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 traditional European blades, which are usually sharpened to 20 to 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 beauty of the knife while the microscopic air pockets created by the
cladding process reduces friction during slicing
Hammered finish, or “Tsuchime,” acts as hollow ground cavities, reducing drag when cutting
Pakkawood handles, made of resin-impregnated hardwood, are NSF certified for use in
commercial kitchens
Rockwell hardness rating of 60-61 ensures that it takes and holds its incredibly sharp edge longer
Take a more in-depth look at the Shun Santoku Knife
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Customer Reviews
By Thomas Fagan:

3. First off, let me start by giving a little background on myself. I am a chef by hobby and a tech
guy by trade. I did extensive research into German or Japanese knives and I am very glad I went
Japanese! This knife is AMAZING! It is extremely sharp, right out of the package. For the 4th of
July I made my first gumbo which took A LOT of slicing and chopping. This knife glided
through everything I threw at it. I am in love. This knife will be an heirloom I will pass on…
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By Robert:
Probably the best knife I have ever used. Superior in every way to the German knife it replaced.
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By P Tarutis:
I do a fair amount of cooking at home. I’m not ready for my own TV show, but I can get the job
done. My Shun makes my life so much easier and I’ve never had a knife like this before. I
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