{"title":"Shun Japanese Blades","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shun-classic-7-5-santoku-knife-hollow-ground","title":"Shun Classic Ebony 7.5\" Santoku Knife - Hollow Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic 7.5-inch Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. The hollow-ground indentations (also known as granton edge) on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Santoku was named \"Knife of the Year\" by \u003cem\u003eBlade Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e in the year Shun released it onto the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers of metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. It is made of ebony PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Classic 7.5\" Santoku Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow-ground indentations on the surface of the blade for less drag and easier release of food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263576891497,"sku":"SKDM0718","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skdm0718x550.jpg?v=1568426522"},{"product_id":"shun-premier-7-santoku-knife","title":"Shun Premier 7\" Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. The hollow-ground hammered cavities on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade of each Shun Premier knife has a hand-hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchimi\u003c\/em\u003e finish, which adds beauty to the blade and also acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities that make the blade glide through food and help the cut food release from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Premier knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach beautiful Shun Premier handle is made of walnut PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria. An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 7\" Santoku Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swiss-knife-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/santoku-and-other-asian-kitchen-knives\" title=\"Santoku and Other Asian Kitchen Knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSantoku and other Asian blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263577251945,"sku":"SKTDM0702","price":175.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/sktdm0702x1000.jpg?v=1569295460"},{"product_id":"shun-premier-5-5-santoku-knife","title":"Shun Premier 5.5\" Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. The hollow-ground hammered cavities on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade of each Shun Premier knife has a hand-hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchimi\u003c\/em\u003e finish, which adds beauty to the blade and also acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities that make the blade glide through food and help the cut food release from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Premier knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach beautiful Shun Premier handle is made of walnut PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria. An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 8 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 5.5\" Santoku Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263580037225,"sku":"SKTDM0727","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/sktdm0727x1000.jpg?v=1568426571"},{"product_id":"shun-sora-7-5-santoku-knife-hollow-ground","title":"Shun Sora 7.5\" Santoku Knife - Hollow Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora 7.5-inch Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. The hollow-ground indentations (also known as granton edge) on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring the traditional, high-end Japanese knife-making technique of \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cem\u003eVG10 \"super steel\" razor-sharp 16-degree double-bevel edge blade clad with a single layer of stainless steel on each side\u003c\/em\u003e. The Sora's VG10 \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e and stainless blade are laser cut and fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, permanently braze welded to provide performance and beauty. The blade is finished with bead blasting to highlight the \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Shun Sora knife handle is made of textured TPE polymer to provide excellent grip and balance without sacrificing ease of maintenance. The stainless steel Shun logo on the handle further enhances the balance of this beautiful knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Sora 7.5\" \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Santoku \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite blade with VG10 stainless steel cutting core and mirror polished 420J stainless steel blade upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow edge blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted to show off the \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"hamon\" wavy design that mirrors traditional Japanese blade hamon patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional design textured TPE handle for excellent grip and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-kitchen-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteel Chef Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • 10-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263580659817,"sku":"SKVB0718","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skvb0718x1000.jpg?v=1569295461"},{"product_id":"shun-premier-5-5-nakiri-knife","title":"Shun Premier 5.5\" Nakiri Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese vegetable knife with a blunt tip and amazing slicing, dicing and chopping power. Use a push cut with the nakiri by moving the knife down and forward, parallel to the cutting board. The unique shape and extremely sharp blade of this knife will make short work of cutting vegetables for stir-fry, salads and more, while the hand-hammered finish will prevent vegetables from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each elegant damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Premier \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade of each Shun Premier knife has a hand-hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchimi\u003c\/em\u003e finish, which adds beauty to the blade and also acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities that make the blade glide through food and help the cut food release from the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Premier knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach beautiful Shun Premier handle is made of walnut PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria. An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 10 characters can be laser engraved on this Nakiri Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 5.5\" Nakiri Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/santoku-and-other-asian-kitchen-knives\" title=\"Santoku and Other Asian Kitchen Knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/santoku-and-other-asian-kitchen-knives\" title=\"Santoku and Other Asian Kitchen Knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eest Japanese Cooking Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263584559209,"sku":"SKTDM0742","price":204.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/sktdm0742x1000.jpg?v=1568426616"},{"product_id":"shun-classic-4-5-honesuki-boning-knife","title":"Shun Classic Ebony 4.5\" Honesuki Boning Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic 4.5-inch Honesuki Boning Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential for poultry cutting and carving. This Japanese-style boning knife is perfect for maneuvering around bones and between joints with remarkable control. The razor-sharp edge makes quick work of removing breasts from bone, and cuts through joint cartilage effortlessly. The unique blade of the honesuki is also well-suited to scoring and trimming, and the blade's spine is perfect for scraping. Transform your poultry carving with this traditional Japanese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. It is made of ebony PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Classic 4.5\" Honesuki Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 6 characters can be laser engraved on this Honesuki Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-kitchen-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteel Chef Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263587967081,"sku":"SKDM0749","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skdm0749x1000.jpg?v=1569295463"},{"product_id":"shun-classic-7-asian-cook-s-knife","title":"Shun Classic Ebony 7\" Asian Cook's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic 7-inch Asian Cook's Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cem\u003eGyuto\u003c\/em\u003e, is a Japanese chef's knife ideal for meat and fish as well as vegetables. The thin blade of this all-purpose knife is lighter and more nimble than a western chef's knife, while still providing plenty of clearance between your knuckles and the surface of the cutting board. This Asian Chef's Knife is an ideal go-to blade for a wide range of dicing, chopping and slicing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers of metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. 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The hollow-ground hammered cavities on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. 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Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. 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It can be used to bone, trim and portion meat. In addition, its design makes it ideal for anything you'd do with a standard utility knife - from trimming vegetables to slicing salami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, it was considered almost impossible to create layered Damascus from two premium-quality stainless steels. But what was impossible is now a reality with the \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Dual Core \u003c\/strong\u003e series that features a Damascus blade made from two premium-quality, high-carbon stainless steels. Seventy-one alternating micro layers of high carbon, high chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steels are roll-forged to produce a finer grain in the steel and to give it both strength and beauty. The laminated steel is then hot forged to create the herringbone pattern that allows the layers to alternate along the cutting edge. During normal use, the two steels will wear at different rates creating micro serrations along the edge so that the Dual Core's extremely sharp edge feels sharp longer. Etched laminations in the blade reduce drag, helping food release from the blade and gliding through each cut quickly and easily. Dual Core blades are thin, light, and strong. 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An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Kiritsuke Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 8\" Kiritsuke Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. 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An embossed end cap adds balance and beauty to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Engraving: \u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 characters can be custom laser engraved on the blade of the Shun Premier 7\" Asian Cook's Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Premier 7\" Asian Cook's Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-hammered blade finish for beauty and glide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. 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This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/santoku-and-other-asian-kitchen-knives\" title=\"Santoku and Other Asian Kitchen Knives\"\u003eSantoku and other Asian Blades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263653011561,"sku":"SKTDM0760","price":209.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/sktdm0760x1000.jpg?v=1568427403"},{"product_id":"shun-classic-6-5-nakiri-knife-6949","title":"Shun Classic Ebony 6.5\" Nakiri Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e is a Japanese vegetable knife with a blunt tip and amazing slicing, dicing and chopping power. Use a push cut with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Nakiri \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e by moving the knife down and forward, parallel to the cutting board. The unique shape and extremely sharp blade of this knife will make short work of cutting vegetables for stir-fry, salads and more. The hollow-ground indentations in the blade helps food release from the blade more easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers of metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. It is made of ebony PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Classic 6.5\" Nakiri Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Nakiri Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit About Shun \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/santoku-and-other-asian-kitchen-knives\" title=\"Santoku and Other Asian Kitchen Knives\"\u003eSantoku and other Asian Blades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29263662350441,"sku":"SKDM0728","price":185.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/products\/skdm0728x1000_1.jpg?v=1568427554"},{"product_id":"shun-kazahana-7-5-santoku-knife","title":"Shun Kazahana 7\" Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Kazahana 7-inch Santoku Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-tang blade of this Shun Kazahana knife is made of AUS10A, a high-carbon stainless steel with exceptional strength, corrosion resistance and hardness. The vanadium in the blade allows it to be sharpened to an extremely sharp 16 degree angle that will slice through any food with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japanese, Kazahana means \"snow that flickers like petals dancing in the sky.\" These beautiful knives have the name of Kazahana, as the finish on the blades mimics this beautiful sight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to having an elegant look, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e blade's beautiful satin finish serves the purpose of helping to release food from the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach contoured, symmetrical Shun Kazahana knife handle is made of polished black Pakkawood, which provides a secure, comfortable grip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Kazahana 7\" \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Santoku \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUS10A high carbon stainless steel blade with satin finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang blade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished black Pakkawood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSlice, dice and mince in Japanese style - shop Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-kitchen-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteel Chef Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • 10-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40721051746409,"sku":"SKGPT0702","price":111.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/files\/SKGPT0702-Shun-Kazahana-Santoku-Knife.jpg?v=1693593157"},{"product_id":"shun-sora-6-nakiri-knife-hollow-ground","title":"Shun Sora 6\" Nakiri Knife - Hollow Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora 6-inch Nakiri Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese vegetable knife designed for slicing vegetables, fruit, cheese and charcuterie. It features a straight blade, edge and spine, making it perfect for simple push cuts often used in fruit and vegetable preparation. The blunt edge makes it extra safe to use, and the hollow ground blade creates pockets of air that discourage food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring the traditional, high-end Japanese knife-making technique of \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Sora Nakiri Knife \u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cem\u003eVG10 \"super steel\" razor-sharp 16-degree double-bevel edge blade clad with a single layer of stainless steel on each side\u003c\/em\u003e. The Sora's VG10 \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e and stainless blade are laser cut and fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, permanently braze welded to provide performance and beauty. The blade is finished with bead blasting to highlight the \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Shun Sora knife handle is made of textured TPE polymer to provide excellent grip and balance without sacrificing ease of maintenance. The stainless steel Shun logo on the handle further enhances the balance of this beautiful knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Features of the Shun Sora 6\" Nakiri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite blade with VG10 stainless steel cutting core and mirror polished 420J stainless steel blade upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow edge blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted to show off the \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emai\u003c\/em\u003e edge and echo the line of the braze welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"hamon\" wavy design that mirrors traditional Japanese blade hamon patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional design textured TPE handle for excellent grip and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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. 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Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. 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The hollow-ground hammered cavities on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Japan's ancient sword smiths, each Damascus-clad \u003cstrong\u003e Shun Classic \u003c\/strong\u003e knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a 100-step process. The blade is forged with 34 micro-layers metal on each side of a VG-MAX* cutting core. There are alternating layers of 431 and 410 stainless steel, plus one additional layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core. Forged into one single, strong piece of metal, these layers, which provide the beautiful, swirled pattern of the blade, support the core, add stain and corrosion resistance, and help the food slide from the blade. The durable, edge-retaining, easy to sharpen core of VG-MAX stainless steel is exposed at the critical point - the blade's cutting edge. The blade of each Shun Classic knife is sharpened to a cutting angle of 16-degrees on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Shun Classic handle is an iconic, ergonomic D-shape. It is made of blonde PakkaWood, a resin-impregnated natural hardwood that is durable and moisture resistant and does not harbor bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of the Shun Classic Blonde 5.5\" Santoku Knife: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-MAX stainless steel cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 micro-layers of SUS410\/SUS430 stainless steel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 layer of nickel on each side of the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-degree cutting angle on each side, flat ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead blasted and acid etched to provide texture, reduce drag and enhance beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped blonde PakkaWood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 8 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e *What Is VG-MAX Steel? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG-MAX is the newest in the line of VG super steels, building on the highly successful VG10 formula. VG-MAX contains more carbon, which provides strength and durability to a knife blade. Added chromium provides wear and corrosion resistance. Higher cobalt content enhances the strength of the blade, and increased tungsten allows the steel to be very fine-grained so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp. Molybdenum contributes to corrosion resistance and strength, while vanadium improves impact resistance and allows the steel to form vanadium carbides, which enhance cutting performance. Shun sharpens VG-MAX in its knife blades to 60-61 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Bit About Shun \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice dice and mince with a new set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shun Kitchen Knives\" href=\"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-kitchen-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJapanese Steel Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53295074902382,"sku":"SKDM0727W","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/files\/DM0727W.jpg?v=1770828794"}],"url":"https:\/\/hotswissknifeshopsale.com\/collections\/shun-japanese-blades.oembed","provider":"Swiss Knife Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}