A light and maneuverable all-purpose kitchen knife Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive) Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood Blade length: 7 in. (17.8 cm) Handcrafted in Japan The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives’ beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun’s VG-MAX steel, known for its incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task. This item is not regularly stocked in our warehouse. Processing time, transit time and stock availability will vary. If you need this item by a certain date, please contact us prior to placing your order. We cannot guarantee this item will not be cancelled or removed from your order once it’s placed. Specifications Model DM0718 Blade Length 7 inches / 17.8 cm Blade Material VG-MAX Steel Core Handle Shape D-shaped Handle Material Pakka Wood Edge Style Smooth Bevel 16 Double-Bevel Rockwell Hardness Scale 60-61 Manufacturer Shun Product Line Classic Type Santoku Knife Made in Japan This product was made in Japan.
