Kershaw Santoku Shun Classic Knife

Using one of these spectacular knives is as close as you will ever get to being a Samurai.

I mean, look at it.

The wavy pattern results from fusing multiple layers of steel into one ultra–sharp blade.

No surprise, really: Kershaw, the Japanese company that makes it, is located in Seki City, the country's sword and blade making center for over 700 years.

The knife has a granton edge (scalloped blade) so food doesn't stick while slicing.

The Kershaw Santoku Shun Classic with 6.5" Scalloped Blade is $119.95 here.

If you're lefthanded order the southpaw version: it's the same price.