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NSF-Certified Japanese Santoku Engineered for Precise, High-Volume Preparation
The Shun Sora VB0718 Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is designed for fast, controlled preparation across vegetables, proteins, herbs, and other everyday kitchen ingredients. Handcrafted in Japan with forged stainless steel construction, its versatile Asian-style blade delivers the balance, precision, and dependable cutting performance required in professional and serious home kitchens.
The hollow-ground blade profile helps reduce surface contact between the blade and food, supporting smoother slicing and easier ingredient release during repetitive preparation. Its lightweight polymer blend handle provides a secure, comfortable grip while maintaining the maneuverability needed for detailed and high-volume knife work.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field-Tested Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Shun |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Model / Series Line | Sora Series, VB0718 |
| Knife Category | Asian-Style Multipurpose Santoku Knife |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Blade Profile | Hollow Ground |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 7 Inches |
| Handle Material | PP and TPE Polymer Blend |
| Product Weight | 6.24 Ounces |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Sanitation Compliance | NSF Certified for Commercial Kitchen Use |
| Country of Craftsmanship | Handcrafted in Japan |
| Dishwasher Safe | No, hand washing recommended |
| Included Components | 1 Santoku Knife |
| Manufacturer Support | Limited warranty against manufacturing defects and complimentary sharpening through Kai USA for the lifetime of ownership, subject to manufacturer terms |
Core Operational Features
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Versatile Santoku Performance: Engineered as a multipurpose preparation knife for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing vegetables, boneless proteins, fruits, and herbs.
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Hollow-Ground Food Release: The blade surface is designed to reduce food adhesion, helping ingredients separate more easily during continuous slicing and chopping.
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Forged Stainless Steel Construction: Built with durable stainless steel construction for dependable cutting performance, edge stability, and resistance to everyday kitchen wear.
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Lightweight Operator Control: Weighing approximately 6.24 ounces, the knife supports quick handling and precise directional control without unnecessary bulk.
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Secure Polymer Blend Handle: The PP and TPE handle combines structural durability with a comfortable, controlled grip suited to repetitive preparation tasks.
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Commercial Sanitation Compliance: NSF certification confirms that the knife meets recognized sanitation and food equipment standards for professional kitchen environments.
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Japanese Craftsmanship: Handcrafted in Japan according to Shun’s established knife-making standards, combining traditional manufacturing expertise with modern materials.
Professional Applications
The Shun Sora Santoku is suitable for restaurant prep stations, catering kitchens, culinary schools, test kitchens, and serious home cooking environments. Its 7-inch blade offers a practical balance between cutting surface and maneuverability, making it especially effective for controlled vegetable preparation, portioning boneless proteins, and completing detailed knife work.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the knife using warm water, mild dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge immediately after use. Dry thoroughly before storage to preserve the blade, handle, and cutting edge. Do not clean the knife in a dishwasher, as high temperatures, strong detergents, and contact with other utensils may damage the blade or handle.
Store in a knife block, protective sheath, magnetic knife strip, or dedicated knife storage system. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as wood or food-safe plastic, and avoid glass, stone, ceramic, or metal cutting boards.