{"product_id":"shun-classic-scalloped-santoku-knife-left-handed-178mm","title":"Shun Classic Scalloped Santoku Knife Left Handed 17.8cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning. Left-Handed. Zero Sticking.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience the knife that earned Kitchen Knife of the Year in 2005 — now built for left-handed cooks. The Shun Classic Scalloped Santoku Left Handed 17.8cm combines the legendary versatility of the Santoku with hollow-ground scallops that prevent food from clinging to the blade, and blade geometry optimised for natural left-handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers Damascus stainless steel cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° comprehensive) — left-handed geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 17.8cm (7 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade feature: Hollow-ground scallops for food release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed Kitchen Knife of the Year 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku That Works With Your Left Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Santoku is the ultimate Japanese all-rounder — light, manoeuvrable, and equally at home with vegetables, proteins, and fruit. The scalloped version adds hollow-ground indentations that create air pockets along the blade, so thin slices fall cleanly away instead of sticking. The left-handed blade geometry ensures the edge performs exactly as intended, delivering cleaner, more natural cuts for left-handed cooks. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 32 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, with an ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle for a secure, fatigue-free grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hale Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29796162404430,"sku":"DM0718L","price":236.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_89a2662b-cc24-47a4-be19-2051367a40ec.jpg?v=1585132141","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/shun-classic-scalloped-santoku-knife-left-handed-178mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}