Shun Dual Core Santoku Knife 17.8cm

Experience the Santoku Elevated to Its Highest Form

The Shun Dual Core Santoku Knife 17.8cm brings the versatility of the Japanese all-rounder together with the most advanced steel Shun produces - a revolutionary VG0010 dual-core Damascus that delivers unmatched sharpness, edge retention, and a flowing pattern unlike anything else on the market.

The Specs

• Steel: VG0010 dual-core Damascus - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel
• Layers: 71 alternating micro-layers of Damascus cladding
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Blade length: 17.8cm (7 in.)
• Handle: Octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Construction: Rabbet tang - the same tang construction used in samurai swords
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Dual Core. Double the Performance.

Most knives have a single steel core. The Shun Dual Core has two - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel, folded together into 71 micro-layers of Damascus cladding that extend all the way to the cutting edge. The result combines VG10's exceptional hardness with VG2's flexibility and corrosion resistance - both steels reaching the edge simultaneously for a blade that stays sharper, longer. The rabbet tang controls weight and enhances manoeuvrability, echoing the construction of traditional samurai swords. The octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handle provides a secure, comfortable grip that won't harbour bacteria. Light, agile, and beautiful - the Santoku for serious cooks.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade