The Shun Reserve Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is an unparalleled piece of cutlery designed for precision and long life. Handcrafted in Japan, but designed for Western-style culinary applications. A micro-carbide cutting core is wrapped in 32 layers of nickel and stainless steel, providing a weighty center for focused cutting. The full-tang blade extends into a Shun PakkaWood handle, which is sleek and comfortable. The Shun Premier series combines beauty and balance, resulting in a knife that will cut perfectly for a lifetime. The hollow ground blade on this santoku knife reduces friction so food will not stick to the blade.