Designed for left-handed cooks for precision, balance, and effortless control.
The Kai Shun Classic Left Hand Santoku Knife 18 cm is a true all-purpose kitchen essential, shaped by traditional Japanese design and refined for modern cooking. Its straight edge and broad blade make chopping smooth and efficient, while the santoku’s famed versatility allows it to excel at slicing, dicing, and chopping across vegetables, proteins, and fruit. Crafted specifically for left-handed users, the blade geometry and handle shape work together to provide comfort, control, and clean cuts with every movement.
Handcrafted in Japan, it takes more than 100 steps to make each Shun knife. The Shun Classic series features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives’ beauty is function; razor-sharp blades offer top performance.
Shun Classic’s proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel on each side (a total of 69 layers). Ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, corrosion-resistant, and beautiful to behold.
Features:
- VG MAX hardened Japanese steel cutting core
- 69-layer Damascus stainless steel blade construction
- Double bevelled 16-degree cutting angle on each side
- Blade hardness of 60 HRC for excellent edge retention
- Heritage finish blade that develops a natural patina over time
- Santoku blade is ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping
- Designed specifically for left-handed users
- D shaped ebony coloured PakkaWood handle
- Comfortable, balanced feel in the hand
- Blade length 18 cm
- Handcrafted in Japan
- NSF certified for commercial kitchen use
- Presented in an attractive gift box
- Limited manufacturer warranty
Perfectly balanced and purpose-built, this santoku knife delivers everyday versatility with the refinement and performance Shun is renowned for.
Read through our Shun Blog to find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges. See all Chef’s Complements Shun Knives here.
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Stainless Steel
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18cm
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Use & Care:
Using Your Shun Knife
- Use a smooth slicing or push cutting motion rather than forceful chopping
- Avoid twisting, prying or bending the blade sideways
- Do not cut bones, joints, frozen foods or very hard items
- Allow the fine edge to do the work for the best performance
Cutting Surfaces
- Use wooden boards, wood composites or medium-firm synthetic boards
- Avoid glass, marble, granite, stone or ceramic surfaces
- Hard surfaces will dull or damage the blade edge quickly
Cleaning & Drying
- Hand wash only using warm water and mild dish soap
- Avoid citrus-based soaps, bleach or abrasive cleaners
- Rinse thoroughly after washing
- Dry immediately with a soft towel
- Do not soak or leave the knife in standing water
- Never place in the dishwasher
Storage
- Store in a knife block, magnetic strip, drawer tray or blade guard
- Ensure the blade is fully dry before storage
- Do not store loose items in a drawer without protection
Honing & Sharpening
- Hone regularly to realign the edge and maintain sharpness
- Use a suitable honing steel or guided system
- When dull, sharpen with whetstones or a professional service
- Maintain the original 16° double bevel edge for best results
Proper care will preserve the sharpness, beauty and performance of your Shun Classic knife for many years of confident cooking.
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