- 7 1/2 inch multipurpose Japanese knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing
- Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge
- Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
- Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
- lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan
Product Description
This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose Santoku knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Resembling something between ... More >>
Shun Classic 7 1/2 Inch Wide Santoku
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I bought this for my mother-in-law and she loves her knife. I haven’t used it myself, her other knives were way dull, so I bought this one for her. She is till talking about her knife and said it was one of the best gifts that she has received.
Rating: 4 / 5
The Item came in faster then stated and was packed well along with being in perfect condition.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m an electronics fanatic, and never thought that I’ll get excited about a kitchen knife. I’ve been using the top-of-the-line Hinckels chef’s knives for a long time, but never felt truly comfortable using them, which I suspect were originally designed for the beefy German hands. For those who have smaller hands and weaker wrists, the 8″ chef’s knife is often a wrestling partner rather than a surgical tool.
I recently received this Shun 7″ knife from Amazon, and the entire package is the epitome of the Japanese design – the perfect union of elegance and function. As soon as you see it, you’ll be struck that it looks like a work of art. The entire knife is so subtly and beautifully scuplted, that it almost seems a shame to soil it with something so unromantic as chopping onions. You fantasize about going to Alaska to catch a wild salmon and using this knife to immediately prepare the freshest sushi possible…
But I digress. You already know that this knife is unlike any other you’ve seen. It’s more than legitimate to liken it to Rolex. Picking up the knife in your hand, the handle fits in your hand so naturally and smoothly that this miracle may not even register until you go back throttling the handle of a German chef’s knife. The balance is perfect. The knife is narrow, and it’s light. You twist the knife by rotating your wrist, and marvel at how the knife acts like an extension of your hand. You’re beginning to understand the mythical power associated with exquisitely crafted knives like the Japanese sword Katana. You muse that only the privileged few can afford to buy such an expensive knife as this Shun, but now that you’re holding it, you know it’s worth every penny.
Now, go to your refrigerator and find some vegetables, be it celery, tomato, or potato. Clean the knife and the vegetable and very slowly make the first cut. You watch in awe as the knife makes a perfectly straight cut (there is no ’skew’ that the previous reviewer mentioned) with barely any effort. It’s almost a shame to call it a chef’s knife. You feel like a surgeon making a precise incision with this high tech surgical tool.
Be warned that once you buy this knife, you likely will NOT be able to go back to the German chef’s knives, which would begin to seem crude and unrefined. This is the eternal dilemma of a practical consumer who dares to upgrade to the top-of-line prosumer equipment. As you lovingly put this knife away, your mind begins to wander which Shun knives to buy next, and how many you can afford…
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is the best I’ve ever held and or used! It feels great in the hand esp. during prolonged use. For a smaller female with a weak wrist, this knife is the perfect weight (lighter than a German knife, BUT JUST AS POWERFUL!). I don’t think I will ever switch brands again. The only thing is that I wish I had bought the version with the slots to help with the release of food from the blade. Reguardless I LOVE THIS KNIFE.
Rating: 5 / 5
Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I’m Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique “D”-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet – providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don’t want to be changing that angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you’ll have to do some research and find out which ones can be a fit with these knives. I prefer to hone with a sharpening steel and manually sharpen with a stone if necessary (and I don’t see it being necessary to touch it to a stone any time soon). The blade is sharp straight off the factory and as Alton Brown says – it’s the sharpest straight out of the factory edge as he’s ever seen.
These knives are more expensive than most, but I think it’s definitely worth it. To have the sharpest, most beautiful knife around – it’s no contest. If you are on a budget, build your collection slowly. It’s been said that there are only 3 knives that are the absolute basics for any kitchen: A 8″ Chef’s Knife (or some kind of similar, large-ish chef’s knife), a Paring Knife, and a Long Serrated blade for cutting bread and larger items. I would add a thin utility knife and a boning knife to that list next. Then I would add those “in-between” sizes as I get more money flow in. =)
If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen, good kitchen knives are a definite must. Preparation is the bulk of cooking and when you have good knives, it cuts down on the danger of cutting yourself, it adds pleasure to the work, and it cuts down on prep time. Knives are also a very personal choice and it’s best to at least go to a store and try it out for yourself first. Shun Knives are designed by the Japanese, so remember – it’s designed for small hands. This makes it fit most women’s hands perfectly, but I’ve heard of guys with larger hands not like it so much and going back to the German knives. So definitely try it out. It’s a personal thing, it needs to fit you.
Why spend so much money on a knife? Well, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and you almost always have to bust out a knife to prep a meal from scratch – why not use the best? Why spend that time with items that you love and brings you pleasure to use? Many times, it’s the small things that brings us the most pleasure in life, and I consider my Shun knives as one of those things. Having something so beautiful and yet so sharp and perfect – it makes my time cooking just that much more enjoyable.
Another good thing to know is that although the Shun Knives are usually offered for right-handers, you can get these knives for left-handers. You just need to find the guys who stock and sell those ones as they are less known, and less common.
Rating: 5 / 5