Shogun Series ELITE
Santoku Knife 5"

The Ultra-Versatile Mini-Santoku Knife: This compact 5” santoku is a master of precision work and medium-sized cutting tasks, featuring a shorter blade and smaller handle than its larger 7” counterpart. Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, inspired design, and the best materials available. Peak performance never looked so good at this price. An ultra sharp AUS-10V (with a specialized vacuum heat-treatment which upgrades performance) Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell ensures extraordinary performance and edge retention. The interior steel is sandwiched between 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel, resulting in exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Perfectly balanced and precisely tapered, small rectangular 'Rock Hollow' divots minimize surface resistance and enhance non-stick properties. Ultra-premium... Read More

The Ultra-Versatile Mini-Santoku Knife: This compact 5” santoku is a master of precision work and medium-sized cutting tasks, featuring a shorter blade and smaller handle than its larger 7” counterpart. Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, inspired design, and the best materials available. Peak performance never looked so good at this price. An ultra sharp AUS-10V (with a specialized vacuum heat-treatment which upgrades performance) Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell ensures extraordinary performance and edge retention. The interior steel is sandwiched between 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel, resulting in exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Perfectly balanced and precisely tapered, small rectangular 'Rock Hollow' divots minimize surface resistance and enhance non-stick properties. Ultra-premium G-10 handle forms around the santoku knives tang, and is impervious to heat, cold and moisture. Military grade with life-long durability. Hand Polished ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior hand control, agility and comfort all while promoting a natural pinch grip.   

THE BLADE 

• Scalpel like sharpness at a staggering 8-12°degree angle per side. Sail through culinary challenges.
• Incredible Edge Retention at 62+ Rockwell. Cut longer, go further.
• AUS-10V Japanese super steel core. The ultimate steel for the ultimate performance.
• 67-Layered Damascus sharpened under the ancient 3-step Honbazuke method and married to bleeding edge technology.
• Tapered bolster provides a perfect ‘zero-balance’ balance, finger protection and gently encourages a natural and comfortable pinch grip
• Rust/Corrosion resistant cladding means your knife will stay cleaner and last longer
• Hand-polished spine enhances comfort across very grips
• Featuring herniaquestions’s exquisite Shogun Series Tsunami Rose blade pattern, for striking, stand out beauty.
• Full tang - maximum robustness. This knife is built to last a lifetime.
• Triple riveted - even further resilience.
• Beautifully engraved. Performance and looks.
• Tapered blade for minimal slicing resistance and non-stick properties
• Cleans easily
• Precise cryogenic tempering increases the steel’s crystalline structure, enhancing, strength, flexibility and hardness 

THE HANDLE

• Military grade G10 handle for life-long durability
• Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture
• Ergonomic handle for superior hand control, agility and comfort
• Non-slip grip
• Engraved end cap for further distinction
• Intricate copper mosaic enhances beauty