Shun Sora Hollow-Edge Santoku, 7"

A VG10 composite santoku knife is ideal for everyday prep tasks like slicing, dicing and mincing. The santoku shape blends the feel of a chef’s knife with some of the board-friendly versatility people like in a cleaver-style profile.

Hollow-edge refers to the shallow indentations along the sides of the blade. It’s a common santoku design detail and one of the defining features of this knife’s blade face.

A santoku is a traditional Japanese-style all-purpose knife designed for efficient slicing, dicing and mincing. Many cooks like it for produce prep and quick, precise cuts on the cutting board.

This knife uses Shun’s composite blade technology to fuse a VG10 cutting edge to a Japanese 420J stainless steel blade. The result is a high-performance edge paired with a blade that’s described as easy to clean and maintain.

To keep a VG10 composite santoku knife performing well, follow the maker’s care guidance and protect the edge during storage. Sharpen the blade as needed when cutting starts to feel less clean and controlled.

Yes. Shun offers free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it, which helps you keep the edge performing at its best over time.