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Description
xShun Premier 7-Inch Santoku Knife: Precision, Balance, and Timeless Craft
Add one of the most popular Asian-inspired knives to your kitchen collection. The Shun Premier Santoku blends light, agile handling with a blade designed for versatile prep work. This 7-inch model is shorter than a standard chef's knife, making it easy to maneuver and ideal for smooth rocking cuts that many cooks rely on day to day.
At the heart of the blade is Shun's VG-Max cutting core, surrounded by 68 layers of stainless Damascus. The hammered Tsuchime finish not only catches the eye but helps release food as you slice, keeping the surface smooth and preventing sticking. The result is a razor-sharp edge that stays durable through repeated use.
Key features
- VG-Max cutting core with 68-layer stainless Damascus cladding delivers strength, corrosion resistance, and a keen edge
- Hammered Tsuchime finish enhances food release and visual appeal
- 7-inch blade length offers balance between control and reach for everyday tasks
- Pakkawood handle with walnut finish provides a comfortable, secure grip
- Handcrafted in Seki City, reflecting a tradition of artisanal blade-making
Why home cooks appreciate it
This knife is designed to be light enough for quick work while still maintaining enough heft for confident cuts. The shorter blade helps with precise slicing, dicing, and mincing, and the belly curvature supports steady rocking motions—great for vegetables, herbs, fish, and proteins alike.
- Versatile in the kitchen: chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing across a range of ingredients
- Resistant to staining and corrosion for long-lasting beauty and reliability
- Classic craftsmanship with modern materials
Care and use tips
- Wash by hand and dry promptly to preserve the blade and handle
- Use a wooden or plastic cutting board to protect the edge
- Hone regularly to maintain the sharp edge between uses
In practice, Shun blends tradition with modern materials to offer a blade that feels responsive in skilled hands. While results will vary with technique and ingredients, many cooks report a satisfying balance, controlled feel, and a visually striking addition to the kitchen lineup.
FAQ
Q: What makes the Shun Premier 7-Inch Santoku knife stand out?
A: It combines VG-Max core, 68-layer Damascus, a hammered Tsuchime finish, and a Pakkawood handle for balance and precision.
Q: Is this knife suitable for everyday kitchen tasks?
A: Yes. Its lighter, shorter blade supports rocking cuts, slicing, dicing, and mincing with ease.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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