Shun 7-in. Ken Onion Santoku Knife

Designed by Ken Onion, one of the world's top knife designers, this 7-inch Shun Santoku knife combines the qualities of a vegetable cleaver and a chef's knife for powerful yet precise chopping and slicing. The knife features a handle made from ebony-colored PakkaWood, a fused blend of hardwood veneers imbued with waterproof resin that combines the warmth and traditional look and feel of wood with the strength and durability of plastic. The arched handle and stainless-steel angled bolster offers extra clearance over the cutting board for safety and extra slicing power, plus prevent the knife from twisting or slipping, even when hands are wet. Made from VG-10 high-carbon steel, Shun knives are specially constructed to be harder, less brittle, but also more flexible than traditional steel formulations. The VG-10 core is clad with 16 full layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers. These layers not only protect the VG-10, they create an exquisitely detailed surface reminiscent of Damascus or pattern-forged steel, the kind once used for Samurai swords. As a result, the knives are simply stunning to look at--much like antique Damascus knives but without their tendency to rust. An additional benefit includes the slight patterning, which helps slice rather than crush delicate foods and keeps cut food from sticking to the blade. Product Features: Santoku knife with 7-inch blade for powerful yet precise chopping and slicing Clad with 16 layers of stainless steel for rust-free Damascus look Slight patterning helps keep cut food from sticking to the blade Arched PakkaWood handle and angled bolster-wash by hand Measures 12 by 2-1/2 by 3/4 inches About Ken Onion: Designed by master knife maker Ken Onion, one of the most revered custom knife makers in the world The Shun Ken Onion series feature the clad VG-10 blade made famous in our Shun Classic line. The handsome, stick-resistant blade is combined with Ken Onion