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Brand: Shun
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$188.00~~
Buy New: $139.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 25165

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Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 7-inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 3.1 x 1

MPN: DM0717
Model: DM0717
EAN: 4901601589528
ASIN: B0000Y7JLE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	7-inch multipurpose Japanese knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing
•	Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge
•	Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
•	Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
•	lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Shun Classic Cutlery Collection:

•	Shun Classic 7-Inch Wide Santoku
•	Shun Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife
•	Shun Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife
•	Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Knife
•	Shun Classic 6 Inch Utility Knife
•	Shun Classic 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
•	Shun Classic 2-1/2-Inch Bird's Beak Knife
•	Shun Classic 10-Inch Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic 4 Inch Paring Knife
•	Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic 5-Inch Steak Knife
•	Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground
•	Shun Classic 6-Inch Boning Knife
•	Shun Classic 7-3/4-Inch Chinese Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic 3-1/2-Inch Straight Vegetable Knife
•	Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Scallops
•	Shun Classic 9-Inch Slicing Knife with Scallops
•	Shun Carving Fork
•	Shun Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife
•	Shun Sharpening Steel
•	Shun Classic 2-Piece Boxed Carving Set
•	Shun Classic 3-Piece Boxed Flat Set
•	Shun Classic 4-Piece Boxed Steak-Knife Set
•	Shun Classic 7-Piece Hardwood with Clear Finish Block Set
•	Shun Classic 6-Inch Tomato Knife
•	Shun Classic 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic 8-Inch Offset Bread Knife
•	Shun Classic 6-Piece Knife Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic 7-Piece Block Set
•	Shun Classic 7-Piece Block Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic 9-Piece Knife Block Set
•	Shun Classic 9-Piece Block Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic 7-Piece Asian Block Set
•	Shun Classic 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Asian Knife Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic 8-Piece Block Set with 10 inch Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic 8-Piece Chef's Block Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic Professional Quality 6-Piece Cutlery Set
•	Shun Classic 8-Piece Knife Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Higo Nokami Personal Folding Stainless-Steel Steak Knife
•	Shun Classic 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Nakiri Knife
•	Shun Classic Left-Handed 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Utility Knife
•	Shun Classic Left-Handed 9-Inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife
•	Shun Classic Left-Handed 3-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Paring Knife
•	Shun Classic Left-Handed 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife
•	Shun Classic Left-Handed 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santoku with Scallops
•	Shun Classic 23-Piece Mega Block Cutlery Set with Bamboo Block
•	Shun Classic 9-Inch Slicing Knife

Accessories:

•	Shun Classic 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Nakiri Knife
•	Alton's Angles by Shun Angled 5 1/2 Inch Santoku Knife
•	Shun 14-by-14-Inch Bamboo Cutting Board
•	DMT CDT6 Diamond Ceramic Triangle Sharpener
•	Shun Classic 7-3/4-Inch Chinese Chef's Knife

Similar Items:

•	Shun Sharpening Steel
•	Shun Classic 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
•	Shun Classic 6 Inch Utility Knife
•	Shun Classic 10-Inch Chef's Knife
•	Shun Combination Whetstone

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Santoku knife is versatile, as its name in Japanese implies ???three virtues???. Use the entire, wide blade of this Shun Classic for all three tasks--chopping, mincing and dicing--especially for larger or hearty produce such as eggplant, peppers or melon. The unmatched sharpness of the specially designed ???Damascus??? pattern blade paired with a comfort handle makes it a favorite for prepping entire meals.Made in the ancient city of Seki, Japan, Shun knives rely on extremely sharp blades, made of Japanese VG10 steel clad with 32 layers (16 on each side) of a proprietary blend of high-carbon stainless pounded so thin, it delivers precision slicing, cutting and chopping that is unprecedented by any of its German competitors. Imagine, a knife made the same way as ancient Samurai swords, handcrafted still today. Sharper out of the box than other knives, the Shun Classic maintains its sharpness longer, since the finely-polished blade edge has a natural tendency to remain straighter, yet when required, it can be honed using a standard steel or sent to the factory for free sharpening. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade creates minute air pockets that offer stick resistance, so food releases easier and prep time is reduced--plus it's rust-free. The ebony Pakka wood handle, a highly durable combination of layers of white birch wood and resin, is designed in a ???D??? shape to fit fir

Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose Santoku knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Resembling something between a chef's knife and a cleaver, the tool features a wide blade for easy food transport and measures 7 inches in length. Versatile at its core, this high-quality piece chops walnuts as easily as it slices apples.

Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife's aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful, versatile knife March 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I currently own several Shun knives and use them constantly at work (see my review for the 8 inch chef knife). However, I find myself coming back to using this knife more than the others. A santoku knife is an excellent knife, one to rival the chef knife, but the wider version seems to really work best for me and now eclipses the versatility of my 8 inch chef. At razor sharp, this knife gives me great control when chopping and dicing vegetables. I am able to get the precision cuts I need - whether working at the nicely pointed tip - or working the rounded cutting edge.

But what really helps me is the heft and width; being a wider blade keeps food from sticking - it peels away from the blade onto the cutting board and allows you to continue working without having to stop and remove food from the blade (so ok...maybe you are only chopping 1 or 2 carrots, not 45 carrots, but you still don't want to be spending precious time stopping and starting). And the heft allows you to tackle larger pieces of work - those big root vegetables and squashes - things with their own weight and resistance. I have found that the 8 inch chef knife really didn't give me the weight I needed to slice through these items without a bit of an effort; yes, my 10 inch chef knife works great here but constantly changing out knives to work a simple chopping project is a pain, not only for me at work (although I have space to do this in) but also at home (where I have no counter space to do this in. Remember, that 10 inch chef knife has 10 inch blade and a 5 inch handle which means that on a long slicing stroke, you run the risk of skewering the coffee maker sitting on your countertop).

All in all, I find the wide blade santoku is the ultimate chopping and dicing tool. It's heft also helps in mincing projects; from garlic to parsley, the weight of the knife helps it move through the food rather than squashing it - you want that minced parsley to look fresh and feather-like, not like mulched grass. But I will concede that for slicing items other than vegetables, the chefs knives are really worth their investment too. And when considering this wide santoku against the regular santoku, the regular santoku is pretty similar to your 8 inch chef knife - I'd opt for the 8 inch chef here.

Hopefully this helps those of you who are not sure if or of which knife you should buy. All of the other reviewers talk about the beauty and cost factors and the incredible sharpness of these knives - all excellent reviews - but sometimes you need to stop and think about purpose and use before you lay down your hard-earned cash. I buy mine for work which means I have more than most would ever consider purchasing so I consider no purchase a mistake. However, for a first or additional knife to your set, you are safe; you won't go wrong with this one.

5 out of 5 stars

FAST AND PERFECT September 16, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Item came in faster then stated and was packed well along with being in perfect condition.

5 out of 5 stars

Love IT! July 1, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

This knife is the best I've ever held and or used! It feels great in the hand esp. during prolonged use. For a smaller female with a weak wrist, this knife is the perfect weight (lighter than a German knife, BUT JUST AS POWERFUL!). I don't think I will ever switch brands again. The only thing is that I wish I had bought the version with the slots to help with the release of food from the blade. Reguardless I LOVE THIS KNIFE.

5 out of 5 stars

Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around November 27, 2005
15 out of 17 found this review helpful

Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I'm Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique "D"-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet - providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don't want to be changing that angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you'll have to do some research and find out which ones can be a fit with these knives. I prefer to hone with a sharpening steel and manually sharpen with a stone if necessary (and I don't see it being necessary to touch it to a stone any time soon). The blade is sharp straight off the factory and as Alton Brown says - it's the sharpest straight out of the factory edge as he's ever seen.

These knives are more expensive than most, but I think it's definitely worth it. To have the sharpest, most beautiful knife around - it's no contest. If you are on a budget, build your collection slowly. It's been said that there are only 3 knives that are the absolute basics for any kitchen: A 8" Chef's Knife (or some kind of similar, large-ish chef's knife), a Paring Knife, and a Long Serrated blade for cutting bread and larger items. I would add a thin utility knife and a boning knife to that list next. Then I would add those "in-between" sizes as I get more money flow in. =)

If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen, good kitchen knives are a definite must. Preparation is the bulk of cooking and when you have good knives, it cuts down on the danger of cutting yourself, it adds pleasure to the work, and it cuts down on prep time. Knives are also a very personal choice and it's best to at least go to a store and try it out for yourself first. Shun Knives are designed by the Japanese, so remember - it's designed for small hands. This makes it fit most women's hands perfectly, but I've heard of guys with larger hands not like it so much and going back to the German knives. So definitely try it out. It's a personal thing, it needs to fit you.

Why spend so much money on a knife? Well, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and you almost always have to bust out a knife to prep a meal from scratch - why not use the best? Why spend that time with items that you love and brings you pleasure to use? Many times, it's the small things that brings us the most pleasure in life, and I consider my Shun knives as one of those things. Having something so beautiful and yet so sharp and perfect - it makes my time cooking just that much more enjoyable.

Another good thing to know is that although the Shun Knives are usually offered for right-handers, you can get these knives for left-handers. You just need to find the guys who stock and sell those ones as they are less known, and less common.

5 out of 5 stars

The Rolex of Knives - Amazing Craftsmanship November 10, 2005
10 out of 15 found this review helpful

I'm an electronics fanatic, and never thought that I'll get excited about a kitchen knife. I've been using the top-of-the-line Hinckels chef's knives for a long time, but never felt truly comfortable using them, which I suspect were originally designed for the beefy German hands. For those who have smaller hands and weaker wrists, the 8" chef's knife is often a wrestling partner rather than a surgical tool.

I recently received this Shun 7" knife from Amazon, and the entire package is the epitome of the Japanese design - the perfect union of elegance and function. As soon as you see it, you'll be struck that it looks like a work of art. The entire knife is so subtly and beautifully scuplted, that it almost seems a shame to soil it with something so unromantic as chopping onions. You fantasize about going to Alaska to catch a wild salmon and using this knife to immediately prepare the freshest sushi possible...

But I digress. You already know that this knife is unlike any other you've seen. It's more than legitimate to liken it to Rolex. Picking up the knife in your hand, the handle fits in your hand so naturally and smoothly that this miracle may not even register until you go back throttling the handle of a German chef's knife. The balance is perfect. The knife is narrow, and it's light. You twist the knife by rotating your wrist, and marvel at how the knife acts like an extension of your hand. You're beginning to understand the mythical power associated with exquisitely crafted knives like the Japanese sword Katana. You muse that only the privileged few can afford to buy such an expensive knife as this Shun, but now that you're holding it, you know it's worth every penny.

Now, go to your refrigerator and find some vegetables, be it celery, tomato, or potato. Clean the knife and the vegetable and very slowly make the first cut. You watch in awe as the knife makes a perfectly straight cut (there is no 'skew' that the previous reviewer mentioned) with barely any effort. It's almost a shame to call it a chef's knife. You feel like a surgeon making a precise incision with this high tech surgical tool.

Be warned that once you buy this knife, you likely will NOT be able to go back to the German chef's knives, which would begin to seem crude and unrefined. This is the eternal dilemma of a practical consumer who dares to upgrade to the top-of-line prosumer equipment. As you lovingly put this knife away, your mind begins to wander which Shun knives to buy next, and how many you can afford...

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