Utility Knife 15.2cm – Kai Shun Classic Range

Utility Knife 15.2cm – Kai Shun Classic Range

This Classic Range Utility Knife handmade in Japan and is made from 34 layers of Damascus steel with a proprietary VG-MAX cutting core. The blade has been hand sharpened to a 16-degree double-bevel edge (32-degree comprehensive) and with its 6in. (15.2cm) length blade it is truly versatile. The Shun Classic Utility Knife is a must-have for every kitchen. It is a multi-purpose knife, in a way comparable to a small utility chef’s knife because, like the chef’s knife, the utility knife is quite versatile.

In size, the Shun Classic Utility Knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, but its blade is narrower and straighter. It’s perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Its very slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. It’s nimble enough to peel an onion in hand, then slice it up in short order. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.

Utility Knife Features

• Multi-purpose knife suitable for a range of tasks
• VG-MAX steel blade with 34 layers of Damascus cladding.
• Blade length: 15.2 cm (6 in).

• The Kai Shun Classic Range Knives

  The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives’ beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun’s proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of kitchen knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

  Kai Shun – Traditional Japanese Knife-making

  For almost a century, Shun knives have been made in Seki City, Japan – a city that can trace its sword-crafting heritage back to the days of the Samurai warriors. Kai Shun unites this centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today’s modern and technically-sophisticated knife manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Japanese knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. When you hold a Shun knife, you’re holding in your hand the result of seven hundred years of history. Pick up a Shun knife, and you’ll immediately notice the way it feels so comfortable in your hand. Use it, and you’ll feel the centuries of history that’s gone into creating this amazing knife.