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Cutlery Classic Utility Knife 6", Narrow, Straight-Bladed Kitchen Knife Perfect for Precise Cuts, Ideal for Preparing Sandwiches or Trimming Small Vegetables, Handcrafted Japanese Knife

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  • UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: In between a chef knife and paring knife with a narrow, straighter blade, the Shun 6-inch Classic Utility Knife is the ideal tool for precise cuts like trimming broccoli, green beans and other small vegetables.
  • SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.
  • HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this kitchen utility knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
  • COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, and comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users. Plus, it doesn't harbor bacteria.
  • 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.

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4.6 4.6
Value for money
4.3 4.3

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4.9
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Shun

“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

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Shun Classic

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Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle.

With Shun Classic, you'll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes - so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.

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Pakkawood Handle

These traditional Japanese-style handles have a slight ridge on the right side, which fits into the curl of the fingers for a comfortable and secure grip. Viewed end-on, the shape resembles the capital letter "D". Pakkawood is waterproof, incredibly durable, and won't harbor bacteria.

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Shun Cutlery Classic Utility Knife 6", Narrow, Straight-Bladed Kitchen Knife Perfect for Precise Cuts, Ideal for Preparing Sandwiches or Trimming Small Vegetables, Handcrafted Japanese Knife


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Product Description

Add one of the top 3 must-have kitchen knives to your collection with the Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife. In between a chef's knife and a paring knife with a narrow, straighter blade, this cooking knife is an ideal tool for small tasks where precise cuts are needed such as trimming broccoli, green beans or other small vegetables. They're also called sandwich knives because they work well for almost every task involved in making a sandwich – from cutting thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to preparing meats and cheeses. The Classic Utility Knife is constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-Max cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for a strong, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, razor-sharp 16-degree edge that glides through food. The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, comfortable for both left- and right-handed users, and doesn't harbor bacteria. 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.

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A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose utility knife comfortably handles any small-scale kitchen cutting need from chopping to peeling and slicing. The utility knifes compact size makes it easy to handle and thus a favorite among home and professional chefs. The tool features a narrow sloping blade measuring 6 inches in length with a piercing tip.

Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 "super steel" core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knifes aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
899 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of use, appearance, comfort, and weight of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention that it's worth the price, makes cutting a breeze, and enjoyable. That said, they appreciate the quality, sharpness, and balance.

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86 customers mention77 positive9 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They say it's razor sharp, stays very sharp when cared for properly, and has an extremely sharp edge. Some customers also love the sharp blade and handle design. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the knife.

"...Comfortably to hold, sharp and durable. Worth the extra money." Read more

"...The wood handle and steel cap give it a sophisticated look, but most of all, it is the Damascus blade that really makes it a show-off...." Read more

"...The knife came from Amazon with an extremely sharp edge. After 3 months of regular use it is still as sharp as it was when it was delivered...." Read more

"...Nice balance and nice sharpness." Read more

65 customers mention63 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention it's an excellent Japanese knife, a great utility knife, and a wonderful knife for the kitchen. The VG Max steel is insanely impressive and the knives keep a good edge.

"Wonderful knife for the kitchen, it’s a very one" Read more

"...Very light weight and comfortable. vg max steel is insanely impressive. Ever so slight flexibility with a full tang. Great stuff!" Read more

"...I have had my set since 2011, and they're still sharp and wonderful...." Read more

"...this knife where a heavier blade will work better, this one should work quite well, and stay sharp, with proper care...." Read more

27 customers mention24 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention that the Damascus layers are beautiful, the design is good, and the handle is made of beautiful wood. The knife is perfecty balanced and has a great blade shape and geometry. It also gives an exotic, handmade look to your kitchen cutlery.

"...However I don't care what it is for - it looks fantastic. It also gives an exotic, handmade look to your kitchen cutlery...." Read more

"This knife is ridiculously sharp and good looking. Very light weight and comfortable. vg max steel is insanely impressive...." Read more

"...This shun looks very slick and is lightweight. It also feels slightly more brittle so I'm much more careful with it...." Read more

"...I would suggest not to put in dishwasher as the handle is very beautiful wood which might not do well in dishwasher." Read more

21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's a great small knife, sharp, and worth the price. Some say that the knives are expensive, but worth it. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of this product.

"...Comfortably to hold, sharp and durable. Worth the extra money." Read more

"Unbelievably sharp out of the box. A little smaller that I expected but hefty and well balanced...." Read more

"This knife is really a great one for the price u are getting way more than any other offering in this price point. Hand crafted kitchen knife!..." Read more

"...It comes super sharp, so be careful with it. Yes, they’re a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use. They mention it makes cutting a breeze and enjoyable, with no issues with blade sharpness. The sharpness and weight make it easy to handle, and it's the best all-around knife they have ever used.

"...I'm arthritic so the sharpness and weight make using it easy. It's not a chef's knife tho so don't expect it to do heavier tasks." Read more

"...She'd even pick up a slice item and say how SMOOTH it was and how easy it was to cut.I used it to slice filets...." Read more

"...it's smaller than the big chef's knives and vegetable knives, its easier to handle...." Read more

"...Easy to use no issues with blade sharpness...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife comfortable to hold. They say the handle has a good feel and fits comfortably in their hand. Customers also mention that the knife is ergonomically well designed, has slick blade, and holds an edge.

"...Comfortably to hold, sharp and durable. Worth the extra money." Read more

"...Very light weight and comfortable. vg max steel is insanely impressive. Ever so slight flexibility with a full tang. Great stuff!" Read more

"...They are so comfortable to use, and when maintained properly, it takes very little effort to cut vegetables and meats...." Read more

"...But I decided to and I'm glad I did so!Nice balance, comfortable to hold, light and sharp! Caution on the pointy end!..." Read more

18 customers mention17 positive1 negative

Customers like the weight of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's light as a feather, has a solid feel, and is perfect weight to the handle.

"...This knife is very light and sharp. The 6" length is very useful to me...." Read more

"This knife is ridiculously sharp and good looking. Very light weight and comfortable. vg max steel is insanely impressive...." Read more

"...Nice balance, comfortable to hold, light and sharp! Caution on the pointy end! It is sharp!My wife has used this on numerous items...." Read more

"...It works for some things because it is lighter and thinner." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife to have good balance. They mention it has a comfortable grip, and is the best balanced knife they own. Some customers also find the knives to be very well balanced for smaller hands.

"...Nice balance and nice sharpness." Read more

"...A little smaller that I expected but hefty and well balanced. I'm arthritic so the sharpness and weight make using it easy...." Read more

"...But I decided to and I'm glad I did so!Nice balance, comfortable to hold, light and sharp! Caution on the pointy end!..." Read more

"...for my small hand as I found all Shun knifes to be very well balanced for smaller hands...." Read more

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Very Nice Blade!
I hesitated in making the purchase. But I decided to and I'm glad I did so!Nice balance, comfortable to hold, light and sharp! Caution on the pointy end! It is sharp!My wife has used this on numerous items. I know I made the right choice as she started showing me how easy it was to cut food she struggled with. She'd even pick up a slice item and say how SMOOTH it was and how easy it was to cut.I used it to slice filets. My reservations and hesitations in purchasing this blade quickly washed away as I sliced through the filets like they it were a hot blade through soft butter!Next blade will be the bread knife and a larger blade. 8-12" length blade...
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