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Shun Hikari Santoku Knife

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Summary
Named Hikari, after the Japanese word for "illumination," this masterfully crafted, lightweight knife is distinguished by its stunning birch PakkaWood handle and "hornet's nest" pattern. Extraordinarily sharp with a long-lasting edge, the blade has microserrations that reduce friction for clean, effortless slices that enhance the flavor of the food. This santoku is an exceptionally versatile, Asian-inspired multipurpose knife that combines the features of a chef's knife and a cleaver. Use it for mincing, paper-thin slicing, chopping and dicing.
- Available in 5" and 7" size.
- Shares the same award-winning construction as the Hikari chef's knife – named 2016's Kitchen Knife of the Year.
- Dual-core stainless steel blades are clad on each side with 71 micro layers of high-carbon, high-chromium stainless steel to create a "hornet's nest" pattern reminiscent of a Damascus-style blade.
- Exceedingly sharp cutting edges, hand-sharpened to a 16-degree angle, are long-lasting and easy to maintain.
- Polished bolster promotes a comfortable chef's grip.
- Durable birch PakkaWood handle resists moisture and bacteria and has a beautiful low-gloss finish.
- Embossed endcap adds beauty and balance.
- Handle offers a superb grip for both left- and right-handed users.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
Dimensions & More Info
- 5" Santoku Knife: 5"-long blade, 6"-long handle; 6.1 oz.
- 7" Santoku Knife: 7"-long blade, 5 1/2"-long handle; 7.68 oz.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
- Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, you should not need to sharpen your knife more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen your knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
Customer Reviews

R**i

Perfect hybrid, perfect size

This has become my favorite everyday knife. We have the 8” chefs knife and the Nakiri for chopping. We bought the 5” Santoku as a everyday and it’s perfect.

J***an

Heirloom quality

I also own the larger santoku and six others in the set, purchased 5 years ago. Just purchased this 5” to use on a daily basis as a quick grab when I don't need the heavier knives. These knives are incredibly well made and very sharp, very durable. I consider them to be heirloom’s, someday, someone will inherit them from me.

Ma****et

New knives

Love my new Shun knives….the sales person was very helpful and knowledgeable!

J***RS

Coming Shun to a Kitchen Near You

I love this line of Shun knives. This particular knife is perfect for smaller jobs. It’s perfectly weighted and balanced.

Sa****B

My favorite knife

Love this knife! Great for chopping, slicing. Handles great. My favorite.

Kc****03

An all in one knife

I love that this knife is so versatile. I use it for veggies and meats. Cuts really well.

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