Shun Classic 7" Santoku Knife

I've been using this knife multiple times a week for about 4 months now and has become my go-to. The fit the finish is superb. It's light weight, well balanced, and feels nimble in hand. All seams are smooth and the handle is very comfortable, with a shape the snugs nicely into a pinch grip. The knife has great geometry and glides through even root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes with ease. I got it on sale for about $115 and it is an absolute steal for that price. Highly recommend.

I am amazed just how quickly this has become my go to knife. I stil use my Wusthof and Henckel chefs knives for heavy duty use, but for chopping veggies the Shun is the knife I grab. It is amazingly sharp. Handle feels good in my hand. Nicely balanced. I have had German knives for many years and love them. I decided to try a Santoku knife and am happpy that I did. Great knife.

This is the best knife I have owned. I prefer a Santuko knife for my utilitarian knife , and I was impressed with the weight and the sharpness of this knife. It is definitely a step up from what I’ve had. You definitely have to give this sharp knife the care and respect it deserves. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship.

The 7" SHUN Santoku is just the right heft and size for most kitchen jobs. I'm personally surprised that a knife this large feels so right in the hand, has the balance, spine and accuracy to do most all sous prep better than the chef's knife it has replaced. My wife and I serious home cooks, so I ordered a 5.5" santoku for her much smaller hands. It just doesn't have the same utility as the 7" knife, and she's gravitated towards the 7" exclusely.

This is an excellent santoku. Im so glad I bought this size. It fits perfectly in my hand and makes those fine cuts and dicing much easier.