Stocking your kitchen is all about getting the tools that work best for you. May we suggest you try the Shun Classic 5.5-in. Santoku? In size. this knife is between our small and full-sized santoku. This in-between weight and size make it perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks. from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a smaller. lighter knife may find that this smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife for some tasks or love it for cutting up fruit for breakfast.

• A smaller. lighter santoku you will reach for again and again
• Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant. strong. and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp. long-lasting 16 edge each side
• 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core. add stain resistance. and help food release from the blade
• D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable. beautiful. and won't harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
• Handcrafted in Japan