Shun - Classic Utility Knife 15cm

The Shun Classic Utility Knife is an extremely handy all purpose knife suited to general food preparation of smaller food items.

In size, the Shun Classic Utility Knife is between a chefs knife and a paring knife, but its blade is narrower and straighter. It is 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.

All Shun Classic knife purchases come in a beautifully presented gift box.

• • Cutting Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade
  • Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (69 total including core) stainless steel Damascus cladding
  • Hardness: 60 HRC
  • Blade Length: 15cm
  • Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
  • Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

About Kai Shun:

Founded in 1908 in Seki, Japan, Kai Corporation draws on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition to create exceptional cutting tools. Its Shun range combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, with each handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife requiring at least 100 meticulous steps to complete.

Inspired by the legendary Japanese swordsmiths, Shun knives embody precision, quality and beauty. The name “Shun” reflects the Japanese tradition of enjoying food at its freshest and finest, a philosophy at the heart of every knife.