Excaliber Cutlery

The Shun Premier 7-in. Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef’s knife. “Santoku” means “three virtues.” Depending on who you ask, this relates either to the three types of food with which it works exceptionally well—vegetables, poultry, and fish—or to the three types of cuts at which it excels: chopping, slicing, and mincing. In truth, a santoku is a knife of many talents. Some cooks prefer a santoku to a chef’s knife. Your choice depends on how the knife feels in your hand and how it works for you. The slight belly curve enables the cook to rock the blade slightly and makes this santoku as easy to use as a chef’s knife. It is especially well suited to a down-and-forward cutting motion (push cut) and many cooks swear by their santoku for top performanceLightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier’s thinner blades makes this chef’s knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef’s knives. Razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and other foods Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cuttingHand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side stainless Damascus claddingHandle: Contoured Walnut PakkaWood®Blade length: 7-in. (17.8 cm)Handcrafted in Japan.