{"product_id":"shun-sora-7-hollow-ground-santoku-knife","title":"Shun Sora 7\" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF-Certified Japanese Santoku Engineered for Precise, High-Volume Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCommercial Field-Tested Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eShun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd 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align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e1 Santoku Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLimited warranty against manufacturing defects and complimentary sharpening through Kai USA for the lifetime of ownership, subject to manufacturer terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Operational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Santoku Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered as a multipurpose preparation knife for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing vegetables, boneless proteins, fruits, and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollow-Ground Food Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade surface is designed to reduce food adhesion, helping ingredients separate more easily during continuous slicing and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged Stainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with durable stainless steel construction for dependable cutting performance, edge stability, and resistance to everyday kitchen wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Operator Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing approximately 6.24 ounces, the knife supports quick handling and precise directional control without unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Polymer Blend Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PP and TPE handle combines structural durability with a comfortable, controlled grip suited to repetitive preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Sanitation Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e NSF certification confirms that the knife meets recognized sanitation and food equipment standards for professional kitchen environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Japan according to Shun’s established knife-making standards, combining traditional manufacturing expertise with modern materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Culinary Supplies","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":46557019177157,"sku":"7f01882e-8319-491d-95fd-e022984f3443","price":196.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5293\/9205\/files\/cbe9c568178be6544d20f4bbb7570c33.jpg?v=1784349614","url":"https:\/\/culinarysupplies.com\/products\/shun-sora-7-hollow-ground-santoku-knife","provider":"Culinary Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}