KAI Shun Classic Small Santoku 14.0 cm

The KAI Shun Classic Small Santoku is a premium Japanese knife crafted for precision and versatility. With a 14.0 cm blade, it excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and boneless meats. The Santoku shape offers a balanced, agile cutting experience, making it an essential tool for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts.

Advantages

This knife features a VG-MAX steel core clad in 64 layers of Damascus steel, providing exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The hand-sharpened 16° per side edge ensures razor-sharp cuts, while the D-shaped black Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable, secure grip optimized for right-handed users. The full tang construction guarantees durability and balance.

Suitable for

• Professional chefs and serious home cooks
• Precise cutting of vegetables, fruits, fish, and boneless meats
• Everyday kitchen tasks requiring a versatile, high-performance blade

Key specifications

• Blade Length: 140 mm (14.0 cm)
• Overall Length: 265 mm
• Blade Material: VG-MAX steel core with 32-layer Damascus cladding per side (64 total layers)
• Blade Hardness: 61 ±1 HRC
• Edge Angle: 16° per side (32° total)
• Handle Material: Black Pakkawood
• Handle Shape: D-shaped (right-handed)
• Construction: Full Tang
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Series: Shun Classic

Recommendations

For optimal performance, hand wash and dry immediately after use. Store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge. Regular honing with a ceramic rod will maintain sharpness between professional sharpenings.