Shun Classic Hollow Ground Santoku 7 in. DM0718

The Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku is a premium Japanese kitchen knife designed for precision, control, and efficiency in everyday food preparation. As a versatile all-purpose blade, it excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and herbs. The blade features a VG-MAX stainless steel core, delivering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and fine-grain sharpness. It is clad in 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel, enhancing durability while creating the signature flowing pattern. The defining feature of this model is its hollow-ground (scalloped) blade, designed to reduce friction and prevent food from sticking during slicing—especially useful when working with vegetables and proteins. Ground to a 16° edge per side, the blade offers significantly sharper performance than traditional Western kitchen knives, with reduced cutting resistance and improved precision. The handle is crafted from ebony-finished Pakkawood in a traditional D-shaped profile, providing comfort, control, and moisture resistance for long-term kitchen use.

Key Features:
VG-MAX core steel for excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
68-layer Damascus cladding for strength and reduced drag
Hollow-ground indentations for improved food release
16° edge per side for precision cutting performance
7” Santoku profile for versatile kitchen use
Ebony Pakkawood D-shaped handle for ergonomic control
Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Steel: VG-MAX Core Damascus

Blade Shape: Santoku

Blade Finish: Acid Etched/Hollow Ground Indentations

Blade Length: 7.00"

Overall Length: 12.00"

Handle Length: 5.00"

Handle Material: Pakkawood

Handle Finish: Ebony

Weight: 7.10oz

Country of Origin: Japan