The Story
All cooks have certain tools that really work for them. That's one of the reasons Shun makes so many different types of kitchen knives; so you can always find the ones that work best for you. The Shun Premier Blonde 5.5-in. Santoku is a case in point. Smaller than our full-sized santoku, this one is an in-between size and weight that make it perfect for most medium-sized kitchen tasks. Slicing baby carrots, dicing shallots, cutting butter or chocolateāall are perfect jobs for the Shun Premier Blonde 5.5-in. Santoku. If you have smaller hands or simply prefer a compact knife, this one is sure to become one of your favorite kitchen go-to knives.
- Top performance in a smaller, lightweight, multipurpose knife
- VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of āsuper steelsā; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16Ā° each side
- 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
- Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
- Contoured blonde Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
- Handcrafted in Japan
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
All cooks have certain tools that really work for them. That's one of the reasons Shun makes so many different types of kitchen knives; so you can always find the ones that work best for you. The Shun Premier Blonde 5.5-in. Santoku is a case in point. Smaller than our full-sized santoku, this one is an in-between size and weight that make it perfect for most medium-sized kitchen tasks. Slicing baby carrots, dicing shallots, cutting butter or chocolateāall are perfect jobs for the Shun Premier Blonde 5.5-in. Santoku. If you have smaller hands or simply prefer a compact knife, this one is sure to become one of your favorite kitchen go-to knives.
- Top performance in a smaller, lightweight, multipurpose knife
- VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of āsuper steelsā; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16Ā° each side
- 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
- Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
- Contoured blonde Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
- Handcrafted in Japan
