Shun Classic Left-Handed 7-Inch Santoku with Scallops
The santoku shape suits cooks who chop more vegetables than they break down meat: 7 inch blade, taller heel, blunter tip, less rocking and more straight up and down work. This version carries hollow ground scallops along the blade road to break suction from potato and cucumber slices, and both the scallops and the reversed bevel sit on the side that matters for a left-handed grip. Same Classic construction as the chef's knife, Damascus clad VG-MAX, ebony PakkaWood D-handle mirrored for the left hand.
A sensible present for a lefty who cooks in a small kitchen and wants one nimble knife rather than a block. The short blade is awkward on a large watermelon or a leg of lamb, and the scallops reduce sticking rather than abolish it. Sharpening the reversed asymmetric edge takes attention, so factor in a whetstone or postage to the Kai service.
Pros
- Scallops on the correct side for lefties
- Tall blade gives good knuckle clearance
- Light in the hand for long prep sessions
- Damascus clad VG-MAX core, keen edge
- Covered by the Kai sharpening service
Cons
- 7 inches is short for large produce or roasts
- Scallops only reduce sticking, not stop it
- Asymmetric edge needs careful sharpening
- Noticeably pricier than a standard santoku
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