Shun Sora Composite Blade Hollow Ground 5.5" Santoku Knife SVB0740

The Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5" Santoku Knife combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern materials, creating a tool that excels at everyday kitchen tasks. Compact and versatile, this Santoku is the ideal choice for slicing, dicing, and mincing, whether you’re working with fresh vegetables, delicate herbs, or even tougher ingredients like chocolate. Its 5.5-inch size makes it highly maneuverable, giving you precise control without sacrificing cutting efficiency.

The blade is a standout in both construction and design. Shun’s proprietary composite blade technology pairs a razor-sharp VG10 san mai cutting edge with a durable 420J stainless steel spine and blade body. The two sections are laser cut to exacting tolerances and joined using advanced braze welding, resulting in a seamless bond. This method not only creates a knife that’s incredibly strong, but also produces the distinctive wavy line along the blade, inspired by the hamon lines seen on traditional Japanese swords. It’s both functional and a nod to the artistry of blade-making.

The hollow ground indentations along the blade are designed for performance. These small scallops reduce friction, allowing food to release more easily during cutting. Whether you’re slicing thin vegetables or working with stickier foods, the blade glides smoothly and stays cleaner longer, making your prep work faster and more efficient.

For handling, the knife is equipped with a textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle. This material offers durability, a secure grip, and low maintenance, ensuring it will stand up to daily use in the busiest kitchens. The handle’s contemporary shape is designed for comfort and control, while the debossed stainless steel logo at the end adds balance and refinement to the overall feel. At 10.75 inches overall and weighing just 4.3 ounces, the knife feels lightweight but substantial, giving you the confidence to use it for extended prep sessions.

The Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5" Santoku Knife is built for efficiency, comfort, and lasting sharpness, embodying both modern innovation and centuries of Japanese tradition. It’s the kind of tool that quickly becomes a kitchen essential, blending form and function with unmistakable craftsmanship.

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