Shun Shiranami 7" Santoku Knife

The Shun Shiranami 7-inch Santoku Knife is a beautiful kitchen multi-tasker. The Shiranami Santoku has a razor-sharp 71-layer Dual Core Damascus steel blade with a beautiful wave pattern that inspired the name Shiranami, which refers to a white-capped wave.

The contoured handle of the Shiranami is resin-stabilized Prussian Blue Jute Micarta, which, besides being beautiful, offers a secure grip, water resistance, and comfort that lasts even during all-day cooking marathons.

In the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad Shun Shiranami knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is made with 71 micro-layers of Dual Core Damascus Steel forged into a wave-inspired pattern that isn't just beautiful, but also reduces drag and allows even sticky foods to slide off the blade. The blade is then sharpened to a 16-degree angle.

The blade's forward-tilting bolster is designed for a pinch grip for added precision and control with every cut.

Each Shiranami's balance and strength are enhanced with a hidden composite tang. The embossed stainless steel end cap also adds both elegance and balance.

The Santoku is an all-purpose kitchen knife with a name meaning "three virtues." The "three virtues" of the Santoku Japanese blade shape are twofold: referring to the three types of food the Santoku is designed to prepare - vegetables, poultry and fish - and the three types of cuts at which it excels - slicing, dicing and chopping.

Features of the Shun Shiranami 7" Santoku Knife: 

• 71 layers of Dual Core Damascus steel
  
• 16-degree cutting angle
• Wave-inspired blade pattern to reduce drag
• Contoured Jute Micarta hande that's water-resistant and textured for a secure grip
• Forward-tilting bolster for enhanced pinch grip
• Embossed stainless steel end cap

Blade Length:  7 inches

A Bit About Shun
Shun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty