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product_id: 351672368
title: "Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife"
brand: "shun"
price: "¥89316"
currency: JPY
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Shun"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/351672368-shun-sora-hollow-ground-5-5-inch-santoku-knife
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region: Japan
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# 5.5-inch precision blade Hollow-ground for frictionless cuts VG10 steel edge, corrosion-resistant Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** ¥89316
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Own the Kitchen Legacy

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife by shun
- **How much does it cost?** ¥89316 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/351672368-shun-sora-hollow-ground-5-5-inch-santoku-knife)

## Best For

- shun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Santoku Design:** Compact and agile with a subtle belly curve, perfect for rocking cuts and all your essential kitchen tasks.
- • **Ergonomic Full-Tang Handle:** Textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle offers a secure, balanced grip for confident control during every chop.
- • **Effortless Precision Cutting:** 5.5-inch hollow-ground blade glides through ingredients with minimal resistance for flawless slicing.
- • **Handcrafted Japanese Artistry:** Each blade is forged by skilled artisans in Seki City, blending tradition with modern technology for elite quality.
- • **Unmatched Durability & Sharpness:** VG10 San Mai steel edge stays razor-sharp and resists corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance.

## Overview

The Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife is a masterfully handcrafted Japanese kitchen essential featuring a corrosion-resistant VG10 steel edge with hollow-ground indentations for smooth, effortless cutting. Its ergonomic full-tang handle ensures balanced control, making it the versatile, durable choice for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts seeking precision and style.

## Description

Add one of the most popular Asian-inspired cooking knives to your collection with the Shun Cutlery 5.5-inch Sora Hollow Ground Santoku Knife. Shorter than a standard chef’s knife, this professional kitchen knife is light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts. Hollow-ground indentations on the side of the blade create small air pockets to reduce friction while cutting – making it easier to glide through each cut. It's versatile enough to handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. The San Mai construction uses VG10 steel for a corrosion-resistant, razor-sharp 16-degree cutting edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend to provide an easy-to-maintain, contemporary look and offer a strong, secure, balanced grip. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Review: Better than similarly priced German knives
Review: Beautiful and sharp knife.

## Features

- SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 5.5-inch Sora Hollow Ground Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.
- VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts. Hollow-ground indentations reduce friction and help the blade glide through food.
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The San Mai edge construction uses VG10 steel for a corrosion-resistant, razor-sharp cutting edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper.
- COMFORTABLE, DURABLE HANDLE: Full-tang handle design made from a textured PP/TPE polymer blend for an easy-to-maintain contemporary look and offers a secure grip with strength and balance.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DYHI4NK |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Hollow, Plain |
| Blade Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Shun |
| Colour | Metallic |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 93 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel,Steel |
| Included Components | Santoku Knife |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Shun Sora 5.5 inch Hollow Ground Santoku, Multi Purpose Kitchen Knife, NSF Certified, Handcrafted in Japan, VB0740 |
| Item Weight | 3.9 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade Colour:** Silver
- **Blade Edge:** Hollow, Plain
- **Blade Length:** 5.5 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Shun
- **Colour:** Metallic
- **Construction Type:** Forged
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel,Steel
- **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No
- **Item Weight:** 3.9 Ounces

## Images

![Shun Sora Hollow Ground 5.5 Inch Santoku Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pN6+ziXiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What makes Shun worth the upgrade?**
A: Shun knives are handcrafted in Japan with premium steel such as VG-MAX. Extra sharp out of the box, they stay sharp longer and deliver unmatched precision. Shun knives are more than a tool, they’re a lifelong cooking experience.

**Q: How should I care for my Shun knife?**
A: Always hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Never put your Shun knife in the dishwasher. Use a soft wood cutting board like Hinoki to protect your knife edge when cutting. Do not use Shun for chopping through bone or frozen ingredients.

**Q: What is the proper cutting technique for a Shun?**
A: Use a locomotive motion when cutting - move the blade forward or back instead of pressing straight down. This lets the blade do the work, reduces fatigue, and helps keep your Shun in top condition.

**Q: How often should I sharpen my knife?**
A: Notice your Shun losing its edge? Hone weekly to re-align the blade. If honing no longer works, send it in for free sharpening or follow our online tutorials to hone and sharpen at home.

**Q: What’s the correct way to pronounce Shun?**
A: Say 'Shoon' (rhymes with moon). Shun is the Japanese concept of enjoying food at its peak. We honor this tradition by crafting fine cutlery that’s always at the peak of its perfection.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than similarly priced German knives
*by M***. on 9 September 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and sharp knife.
*by A***R on 6 June 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the purchase.
*by D***N on 29 May 2025*



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*Last updated: 2026-02-01*