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Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku Knife
The Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku offers the renowned versatility of a Santoku in a more compact and nimble size. Perfect for those with smaller hands or who find a larger chef's knife unwieldy, this knife excels at a wide array of small to medium-sized prep tasks. Like its larger counterparts, "Santoku" translates to "three virtues," signifying its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its shorter blade length provides exceptional control and maneuverability, making it ideal for precise cuts. The hand-hammered finish on the blade creates small air pockets, which help reduce drag and allow food to release more easily during chopping. This is a fantastic all-purpose knife when you don't need the length of a full-sized Santoku or chef's knife. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Dicing: Preparing smaller vegetables like shallots, garlic, and mushrooms. Slicing: Making clean cuts through herbs, small fruits, and boneless proteins. Mincing: Finely chopping ginger, herbs, and other aromatics. Precise Cuts: Trimming vegetables or creating fine garnishes where control is key. Learn MoreRegular Price: $199.95
Special Price $159.95
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Zwilling Pro 5.5 in. Granton Santoku
Precision Control: The 5.5" Zwilling Pro Granton Santoku The Zwilling Pro 5.5-inch Santoku occupies a unique niche between a standard utility knife and a full-sized chef's knife. In hands-on testing, the first thing noticed is the weight distribution; the full tang construction provides a balanced heft that centers exactly at the curved bolster. Unlike traditional flat bolsters, this specific geometry guides your thumb and forefinger into a professional pinch grip, significantly reducing wrist strain when dicing dense aromatics like garlic or shallots. The 140mm blade is forged from a single piece of X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel using the Sigmaforge process. This results in a grain structure that maintains a 15-degree edge per side with high stability. During heavy prep sessions with starchy vegetables like potatoes and cold butter, the Granton edge (Kullenschliff) performs as intended: the air pockets created by the hollows break surface tension, preventing 'suction' and allowing slices to drop cleanly away from the 1.9mm spine. The Friodur ice-hardening treatment brings the steel to a 57 Rockwell Hardness (HRC), striking the ideal balance between edge retention and ease of honing for daily maintenance. Learn MoreRegular Price: $129.99
Special Price $94.95
