Versatile Hollow Ground Kitchen Knife

Made exclusively for us in Japan, this versatile knife by Shun is useful for cutting meats, vegetables, cheeses or fruits, as well as slicing through sandwiches. Hollow-ground indentations on the blade reduce friction and minimize sticking. Blade is constructed with a core of SG-2 powdered steel clad in a true Damascus layer of forged nickel and stainless steel. Inspired by centuries-old samurai swordmaking techniques, the blade's construction creates a supersharp cutting edge.

In its seventh-generation of family ownership, Wsthof has been making some of the finest kitchen cutlery in the world since 1814. The Gourmet line features precision stainless-steel blades that resist stains and rust and hold an exceedingly sharp edge. Versatile set includes a 3" paring knife and a 7" hollow-ground santoku. When chopping and slicing, the shallow indentations along the santokus blade reduce drag for greater precision.

Our Wsthof Classic set gives you two versatile knives that represent the best in Eastern and Western cutlery traditions. Shaped like a slender cleaver, the Nakiri is based on a traditional Japanese design for prepping fresh produce. Its paired with a Hollow-Ground 6" Chefs Knife, an all-purpose favorite in Western kitchens. Each knife is precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion.