Shun Classic 6.5" Utility Knife

Quintessentially Japanese in form, function, and design, the Shun Classic Master Utility Knife is made by hand in the tradition of master swordsmiths. An Exclusive Edition member of our Classic line, this multi-purpose blade makes an excellent starter piece for any student of fine cooking. Its medium-length strikes an ideal balance between length and agility, delivering the smooth, elegant cutting power for which Shun has become renowned worldwide. As a vegetable, meat, or charcuterie knife, it simply excels - finely cutting through even easily crushed food like sushi or tomatoes. The refined and accurate cuts enabled by Shun knives may lead to some of the best cooking (and eating) experiences you and your guests will ever have. Crafted from our proprietary VG-MAX cutting steel with Damascus cladding that resists corrosion holds an edge. As with all Shun cutlery, you'll receive free sharpening for life at our office in Tualatin, Oregon. Product Features Experience a do-it-all professional-grade Japanese kitchen knife featuring Shun's proprietary high-carbon VG-MAX cutting core, surrounded on each side by 32 layers of beautiful, layered Damascus steel cladding D-shaped black PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for right- and left-handed chefs alike The best of Eastern and Western styles - longer and wider than a chef's knife with the tip and profile of a Kiritsuke. An agile blade ideal for slicing and chopping Handcrafted in Japan; ground and honed to a razor-sharp 16-degree edge out of the box and balanced immediately forward of the bolster like most Shun knives for superior handling Santoku, Nakiri, boning, slicing, or steak - Shun blades positively glide through food, letting the edge do the work Product Information Model Number: DM0782 Dimension: 13 x 2.38 x 0.9 inches Item Weight: 9.9 ounces Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces Origin: Imported