| Shun Premier Santoku Knife 5.5-in |
 Smaller than the standard Santoku knife size, this one is an in-between size and weight that make it perfect for most medium-sized kitchen tasks. Slicing baby carrots, chopping shallots, cutting butter or chocolateall are perfect jobs for this small version.Suitable for smaller hands or for those who simply prefer a lighter knife.The slight belly curve enables the cook to rock the blade slightly and makes this santoku as easy to use as a chef's knife. It is especially well suited to a down-and-forward cutting motion (push cut) and many cooks swear by their santoku for top performanceLightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chef’s knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. Razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and other foods Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cuttingHand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side stainless Damascus claddingHandle: Contoured Walnut PakkaWood®Blade length: 5.5-in. (14 cm)Handcrafted in Japan Price: 164.95 |