Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife (DM0701)

The Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife fills the space between a chef’s knife and a paring knife. Its blade is narrower and straighter than a chef’s knife, which suits precise mid-sized work such as trimming broccoli and green beans, and some cooks prefer its smaller size as an everyday alternative to the chef’s knife. It is also called a sandwich knife because it handles nearly everything that goes into a sandwich, from thin-skinned tomatoes to meats and cheeses.

Features

• Narrow, straight blade: The slim profile gives close control for trimming and portioning without the bulk of a full chef’s knife.
• 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.
• Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.
• D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.
• 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

• Trimming broccoli, green beans, and other small vegetables
• Sectioning fruit
• Slicing tomatoes for sandwiches and salads
• Slicing sausages, cured meats, and cheeses

Choosing a Shun Utility Knife

For foods with a firm skin and a soft interior, such as ripe tomatoes and avocados, the serrated edge of the Shun Classic 6-inch Serrated Utility Knife cuts without tearing. Cooks who want more knuckle clearance and a blade that can rock through herbs should consider the wider Shun Classic 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife. For close peeling and in-hand work, the Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife is the better fit.