Shun Classic 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife (DM0782)

The Shun Classic 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife combines the agility of a utility knife with much of the range of a chef’s knife. Compared with a standard utility knife, its blade is slightly longer and significantly wider, which gives the knuckles clearance above the board and lets a compact knife handle full prep work. Extra width at the heel and a slightly curved belly support a rocking cut for mincing herbs and spices, and the downturned tip, similar to a kiritsuke, is designed to be extra durable. It suits cooks who prefer a shorter knife for bulk prep.

Features

• Wide blade with knuckle clearance: The added height keeps fingers off the board, so the knife can chop and dice like a chef’s knife while staying nimble.
• Curved belly: The slight curve allows a rocking motion for mincing herbs, garlic, and spices.
• Downturned kiritsuke-style tip: The reinforced tip is built for durability during detail cuts.
• Larger handle: The D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle is sized for a secure, comfortable grip, is comfortable in either hand, and does not harbor bacteria.
• VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.
• Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.
• Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.
• Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.
• Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.

Tasks It Handles Well

• Mincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cut
• Topping bell peppers and cutting out the white membrane
• Slicing mushrooms and halving cherry tomatoes
• Dicing and shredding vegetables
• Portioning meats and cheeses

Choosing a Shun Utility Knife

The narrower Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife is better suited to trimming and close work where a slim blade is an advantage. For the same kiritsuke-style tip on a full-size blade, see the Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke, and for a traditional chef’s profile, the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife.