Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife

The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife is a versatile, all-purpose blade designed to handle a wide variety of kitchen tasks. Sized between a paring knife and a chef's knife, it is more nimble than a larger knife for trimming and slicing, while offering more length than a paring knife for cutting larger items.


This knife is perfectly suited for situations where a chef's knife feels too large. The hand-hammered finish on the blade helps reduce drag, allowing food to release more easily. Its straight blade makes it proficient at slicing, and the pointed tip is useful for detail work. The handle is shaped to provide a comfortable and secure grip for precise control.


This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as:



  • Slicing: Cutting through sandwiches, meats, and cheeses.

  • Trimming: Preparing vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or broccoli.

  • Cutting Produce: Slicing mid-sized fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, shallots, and citrus.

  • General Prep: Handling everyday tasks that require more length than a paring knife.

SKU: TDM0701

Availability: In stock

$159.95
  • Details

    • Blade Steel: Features a cutting core of proprietary VG-MAX steel for superior edge retention, clad on each side with 34 layers of stainless Damascus steel for added durability and stain resistance.
    • Blade Finish: A hand-hammered tsuchime finish creates small pockets of air that reduce friction and help food release from the blade.
    • Blade Length: 6.5 inches (165mm)
    • Blade Edge: Sharpened to a 16° double-bevel angle (32° comprehensive) for a fine, sharp cutting edge.
    • Handle: Contoured, walnut-finished PakkaWood®, a durable wood-resin composite that is moisture-resistant and provides a comfortable grip for both right and left-handed users.
    • Origin: Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.
    • Model Number: TDM0701

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 6.5 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 165 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.25
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type VG-MAX
    Rockwell Hardness 60/61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Walnut Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.63
    Brand Shun
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU TDM0701
    Manufacturer's Part Number TDM0701
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $200.00

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