Shun Premier Blonde Santoku Knife

Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Premier Blonde collection is distinguished by hammered blades that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives, and light-hued PakkaWood handles that provide a modern look. This santoku combines the benefits of a chef's knife and a cleaver, making it indispensable for chopping and slicing fresh vegetables and small cuts of meat.

• Blade features core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
• Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps quickly release food from blade.
• Blonde-finished PakkaWood handle has two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.
• Stainless-steel end cap embossed with Shun logo adds stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.
• Handcrafted in Japan.

• 5 1/2" Knife: 5 1/2" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 4.96 oz.
• 7" Knife: 7" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 7.36 oz.
• Handcrafted in Japan.

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach and citrus extracts.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using whetstone or sharpener designed to sharpen at 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in safe place to protect edge and prevent injury.