<p>The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Handcrafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This santoku knife is indispensable for chopping and slicing fresh vegetables and small cuts of meat, combining the benefits of a chef’s knife and cleaver in one.</p> <ul> <li>Blade features a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.<br> </li> <li>The striking hammered finish (<i>tsuchime</i> in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps to quickly release food from the blade.</li> <li>Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles have a two-position design, providing a trigger grip for pull cuts and the perfect balance point for a pinch grip.</li> <li>Stainless-steel end caps embossed with the Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.</li> </ul>