Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife (TDM0722)

The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife is often called a tomato or sandwich knife, but its edge makes it far more versatile than either name suggests. The blade is serrated at the tip and the heel, with a fine, straight edge in the middle. On the first push or pull, the serrations bite through a firm or slippery exterior; the fine edge then cuts cleanly through the softer interior. The result is a clean slice, without tearing or squashing, through foods that are firm outside and tender inside. It slices sandwich fillings such as meat, cheese, and tomato, and the serrations cut through a finished sandwich in one stroke. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.

Features

• Hybrid edge: Serrations at the tip and heel start the cut through skins and crusts, and the fine center edge finishes it cleanly.
• Medium-length blade: The 6.5-inch blade gives control on small and mid-sized foods without the bulk of a chef’s knife.
• VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.
• Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects the core.
• Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps food release from the blade while cutting.
• Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle: The handle offers comfort and control and resists moisture.
• Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun 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 edge can be professionally restored whenever it needs it.

Tasks It Handles Well

• Slicing ripe tomatoes without crushing them
• Slicing deli meats and cheeses for sandwiches
• Cutting finished sandwiches in half
• Slicing citrus, peppers, and plums
• Slicing sausages and cured meats

Choosing a Shun Premier Utility Knife

For an all-plain edge in the same length, choose the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife, which suits trimming and fine slicing where serrations would tear. For full loaves and crusty bread, the Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife has the length to cross a loaf in long strokes.