Made in Japan.
The Shun Limited Edition Engetsu Santoku is different from any knife you have seen or used before. Try it and feel the difference with each cut. Feel the precision control at heel and tip and the incredibly smooth slicing at blade center. This is our Zone Performance Blade Technology. The layering of the Damascus blade steel is different at heel and tip and at the center, providing different types of cutting precision in each of those zones on the blade. The heel and tip are tough and durable to stand up to the contact-with-the-board use most common in those areas. The densely patterned center provides for ultra-smooth cutting and, with use, forms micro-serrations that help the blade retain its high level of performance longer. With its 7-inch length, this ultra-versatile santoku blade style is easy to use, while the downturned tip makes it extra safe, too.
Engetsu. The full moon rises. Beautifully.
This Limited Edition santoku offers elevated cutting performance in an all-purpose knife
Engetsu (“full moon” in Japanese) refers to the dense, circular, full-moon pattern in the center of the blade; with Engetsu’s Zone Performance Technology, this zone offers superior keenness and helps food release from the blade
The tip/heel zones are designed for toughness and durability where it’s most needed
Engetsu’s Dual Core blade steel is made of 71 alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steel and enables a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge
Sub-hilt adds weight and balance; PakkaWood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed users
Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance; beautiful Shun brushstroke endcap
Includes beautiful, painted wood veneer presentation box with elegant Shun logo in gold