This beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife is ready to shine in your kitchen as your most versatile cutting tool. The santoku is designed to be a go-to option for all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. This blade shape is slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife, but it's also light, agile, and easy to maneuver. That convenience can make all the difference. Even with its unique blade shape, it still has enough belly curve to make effective rocking cuts, too. The Dual Core 7-in. Santoku is a perfect companion for those who want a beautiful and versatile all-purpose kitchen knife. An Asian-style general-purpose chef's knife; includes wooden SAYA (sheath) 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony PakkaWood® provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed Handcrafted in Japan

In Japan, the kiritsuke is known as the master chef's knife. Use it for all the tasks for which you'd use a chef's knife. It works extremely well with vegetables; julienne, dice, or brunoise with ease. It's also an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, and particularly fish. It slices cooked proteins with grace and ease. With its straighter edge, it's ideal for slicing cuts and push cuts. The Shun Dual Core Kiritsuke was chosen as the 2014 Kitchen Knife of the Year by BLADE MAGAZINE. A work of culinary art and top performance; includes wooden SAYA (sheath) 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony-finished Pakkawood provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed Handcrafted in Japan

The Dual Core Utility/Butchery Knife is between a chef's knife and a paring knife in size. The slim, razor-sharp blade is perfect for a full range of butchery tasks as well as all those in-between-sized tasks like trimming vegetables or slicing meats and cheeses. The Shun Dual Core Utility/Butchery Knife offers a razor-sharp 6-in. edge with amazing edge retention, and a handle that stays comfortable in your hand, even during long prep sessions. One of the top 3 must-have knives; includes wooden SAYA (sheath) 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony-finished Pakkawood provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed Handcrafted in Japan

A nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable knife. The blade shape is both graceful and practical. It is a favorite with professional chefs and home cooks around the world. The nakiri's blunt tip makes the knife safer to use in the kitchen. At the same time, you can easily process foods with the blade's abundant slicing and dicing capabilities. Simply use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. The beautiful and versatile Dual Core Nakiri is a must-have knife, not only for plant-based cooking, but for a full range of other cuisines as well. An indispensable knife for vegetables, fruits, and foods of all kinds; includes wooden SAYA (sheath) 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 & VG2 stainless steel extend all the way to the edge to maintain long-lasting high-performance; razor-sharp 16° edge each side Traditional octagon-shaped handle in ebony PakkaWood® provide a comfortable, secure grip; beautiful, durable PakkaWood won't harbor bacteria Rabbet tang controls weight and enhances maneuverability; this tang type is how samurai swords were commonly constructed Handcrafted in Japan

A santoku is a Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife. Like a chef's knife, the santoku is used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. The name means “three virtues" and may refer to the three types of foods it works well with—vegetables, proteins, and fruit. This santoku also features hollow-ground indentations on the blade to help reduce friction so the blade glides through the food more easily. When we first introduced the Shun Classic Hollow Ground Santoku to the market, it was named “Kitchen Knife of the Year" by BLADE MAGAZINE. Add this award-winning knife to your kitchen Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan

The Shun Premier 7-in. Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife that many cooks today have added to their kitchen favorites. A knife of many talents, a santoku easily handles all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the Shun Premier Santoku is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the Premier Santoku's versatility. The santoku is as easy to use as a chef's knife and is especially well suited to a down-and-forward cutting motion (push cut). An Asian-inspired chef's knife for handling most kitchen tasks VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of “super steels”; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture Handcrafted in Japan

Chic, Bowl, 4.7"W, 12oz, white, porcelain, dishwasher, microwave & oven safe, facet

Stocking your kitchen is all about getting the tools that work best for you. May we suggest you try the Shun Classic 5.5-in. Santoku? In size, this knife is between our small and full-sized santoku. This in-between weight and size make it perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a smaller, lighter knife may find that this smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife for some tasks or love it for cutting up fruit for breakfast. A smaller, lighter santoku you will reach for again and again Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge each side 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance Handcrafted in Japan

All cooks have certain tools that really work for them. That's one of the reasons Shun makes so many different types of kitchen knives; so you can always find the ones that work best for you. The Shun Premier 5.5-in. Santoku is a case in point. Smaller than our full-sized santoku, this one is an in-between size and weight that make it perfect for most medium-sized kitchen tasks. Slicing baby carrots, dicing shallots, cutting butter or chocolate--all are perfect jobs for the Shun Premier 5.5-in. Santoku. If you have smaller hands or simply prefer a compact knife, this one is sure to become one of your favorite kitchen go-to knives. Top performance in a smaller, lightweight, multipurpose knife VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of “super steels”; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture Handcrafted in Japan

Mercer Cutlery Saya Cover, fits 8" Chef knives & MX3 210mm gyuto, includes: 2 pins, ash wood