Shun Classic Santoku Knife - 5.5″

Shun Classic 5.5″ Santoku Knife – Compact Power, Perfect Precision

The Shun Classic 5.5″ Santoku Knife is the ideal choice for chefs who value agility, balance, and precision. 🔪✨ This smaller version of the traditional Japanese Santoku delivers all the versatility of its larger counterpart — in a more lightweight and maneuverable form.

Perfect for chopping onions, slicing vegetables, dicing fruit, or mincing herbs, this all-purpose knife excels in quick, precise prep work. Its compact size makes it especially comfortable for smaller hands or anyone who prefers a more nimble blade. 🧄🍅

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, each knife reflects the timeless artistry and exceptional sharpness that define Shun’s legendary craftsmanship.

💎 Superior Materials & Handcrafted Excellence

Every Shun Classic knife is meticulously made by master artisans using centuries-old Japanese techniques paired with cutting-edge technology. ⚔️

• ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core – Proprietary high-carbon steel enriched with cobalt and vanadium for exceptional hardness and edge retention.

• 🌊 32-Layer Damascus Cladding – Reduces friction, resists corrosion, and reveals Shun’s iconic rippled finish.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Water-resistant, comfortable, and perfectly balanced for long-term use.

• ✨ 16° Double-Bevel Edge – Ultra-sharp and precision-honed for clean, effortless cuts.

• ♾️ Lifetime Warranty – Backed by Shun’s free professional sharpening service for lasting performance.

🌸 The Shun Classic Series – Where Art Meets Function

The Shun Classic Series represents the ultimate harmony of Japanese artistry and modern performance. Each blade undergoes over 100 handcrafted steps, creating a knife that is both breathtakingly beautiful and remarkably effective. 🌿

The elegant Damascus pattern — known as suminagashi or “ink pattern” — is more than aesthetic; it enhances cutting fluidity and minimizes food sticking.

🏆 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, Shun, a division of the Kai Corporation, has handcrafted kitchen knives in Seki City, Japan, the legendary birthplace of samurai swordsmiths. ⚔️

Each knife combines traditional craftsmanship, modern materials, and artistic design — creating tools that are as beautiful as they are functional.

Explore the complete Shun Classic Collection at J.L. Hufford, where Japanese precision meets culinary perfection. 🍱

✅ 5.5″ Santoku Knife | 💎 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 32-Layer Damascus | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | Handcrafted in Japan | ♾️ Lifetime Warranty