{"product_id":"5-5-shun-classic-santoku","title":"5.5\" Shun Classic Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eStocking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA smaller, lighter santoku you will reach for again and again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull composite tang for light weight and perfect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"group-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003e5.5 in. (140mm) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003eVG–MAX \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBlade Steel Layers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003e69 layer Damascus \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBlade Edge\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003eNon-Serrated \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003eEbony color Pakkawood \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003e4.7 in. (119mm) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003e1.7 in. H x 10.5 in. L x 0.7 in. W \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"data\"\u003e5.0 oz (142 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shun Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489778970839,"sku":"DM0727","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/200BFCC9-1C86-4494-BB4C-E19D1C5F74DF.png?v=1776294219","url":"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/5-5-shun-classic-santoku","provider":"District Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}