Kai Shun Classic Left-Hand Santoku Knife 18cm

Description

Designed for left-handed cooks for precision, balance, and effortless control.The Kai Shun Classic Left Hand Santoku Knife 18 cm is a true all-purpose kitchen essential, shaped by traditional Japanese design and refined for modern cooking. Its straight edge and broad blade make chopping smooth and efficient, while the santokus famed versatility allows it to excel at slicing, dicing, and chopping across vegetables, proteins, and fruit. Crafted specifically for left-handed users, the blade geometry and handle shape work together to provide comfort, control, and clean cuts with every movement.Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.Shun Classics proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.Features:VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade constructionDouble bevelled 16-degree cutting angle on each sideBlade hardness of 60 HRC for excellent edge retentionHeritage finish blade that develops a natural patina over timeSantoku blade is ideal for slicing, dicing, and choppingDesigned specifically for left-handed usersD shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handleComfortable, balanced feel in the handBlade length 18 cmHandcrafted in JapanNSF certified for commercial kitchen usePresented in an attractive gift boxLimited manufacturer warrantyPerfectly balanced and purpose-built, this santoku knife delivers everyday versatility with the refinement and performance Shun is renowned for.Read through ourShun Blogto find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges.See all Chefs ComplementsShun Knives here.