- SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Kagerou Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.
- VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION: All components are performance driven. The series features an ultra sharp cutting edge of forged Dual Core Damascus steel, 71 layers of high-carbon, VG10 & VG2, married to a beautifully polished stainless steel upper using Shun's proprietary Composite Blade Technology.
- BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The grey finished, tri-lobe Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise control.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
A design originating in Japan, the Santoku can be your go-to for all basic kitchen cutting tasks. This blade shape is slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife, making it light, agile, and easy to maneuver. As one of the most popular blade shapes on the market, the santoku is great for slicing, dicing, or chopping and the well-balanced construction of the Kagerou 7 inch Santoku makes it an excellent starting point for any knife collection .
