Craftsmanship: Handcrafted in Japan with a 100-step process for exceptional quality Versatile Design: Ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and fruit Premium Materials: VG-MAX stainless steel cutting core with 32 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for durability and edge retention Comfortable Grip: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle ensures a secure and comfortable hold Award-Winning Performance: Named 'Kitchen Knife of the Year' by Blade Magazine A Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife, the Shun Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku is useful for almost every cutting need in the kitchen. The blade, with a cutting core of Shun’s VG-MAX steel, is sturdy, durable and the perfect weight for power and control. Hollow-ground indentations on the blade increase ease of cutting by reducing friction for a smooth glide and enjoyable cutting experience. The ebony PakkaWood handle is D-shaped for a comfortable grip and easy control. The handle is water-resistant and durable, perfect for constant use. The company’s name, derived from the Japanese word for a food’s peak ripeness, embodies the idea of peak performance in kitchen knives, too—providing cutlery of cutting-edge performance made from high-quality materials. Shun cutlery is handcrafted and hand-sharpened by skilled artisans to produce exquisite knives. Named “Kitchen Knife of the Year” by Blade Magazine, the Classic 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku receives rave reviews.