Blending time-honored Japanese craftsmanship with modern culinary innovation, Shun brought premium Japanese cutlery into kitchens across North America. Part of the original Shun series, this santoku is designed for slicing, dicing, mincing, and efficient push cuts, with a proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, stainless Damascus cladding, and a traditional D-shaped Pakkawood handle with an ebony finish. Hollow-ground indentations help food release more easily from the blade.