Shun 7-in. Shun Classic Wide Santoku Knife

The Santoku knife is versatile, as its name in Japanese implies \"three virtues\"�. Use the entire, wide blade of this Shun Classic for all three tasks--chopping, mincing and dicing--especially for larger or hearty produce such as eggplant, peppers or melon. The unmatched sharpness of the specially designed \"Damascus\"� pattern blade paired with a comfort handle makes it a favorite for prepping entire meals. Made in the ancient city of Seki, Japan, Shun knives rely on extremely sharp blades, made of Japanese VG10 steel clad with 32 layers (16 on each side) of a proprietary blend of high-carbon stainless pounded so thin, it delivers precision slicing, cutting and chopping that is unprecedented by any of its German competitors. Imagine, a knife made the same way as ancient Samurai swords, handcrafted still today. Sharper out of the box than other knives, the Shun Classic maintains its sharpness longer, since the finely-polished blade edge has a natural tendency to remain straighter, yet when required, it can be honed using a standard steel or sent to the factory for free sharpening. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade creates minute air pockets that offer stick resistance, so food releases easier and prep time is reduced--plus it\'s rust-free. The ebony Pakka wood handle, a highly durable combination of layers of white birch wood and resin, is designed in a \"D\"� shape to fit firmly and comfortably in the hand, with the bonus of being dishwasher safe and NSF approved for commercial kitchens.