Shun Premier 6.5" Utility Knife

Commercial Grade Japanese Utility Knife Engineered for Precision Food Preparation

The Shun Premier 6.5" Utility Knife is crafted to deliver exceptional precision for detailed slicing, trimming, and everyday ingredient preparation in both professional kitchens and home culinary environments. Handcrafted in Japan, this versatile utility knife combines premium materials with advanced forging techniques to provide remarkable edge retention, balance, and cutting performance for chefs who demand consistent results.

Technical Specifications & Engineering Data

Core Operational Features

VG-MAX Cutting Core
Built around Shun's proprietary VG-MAX stainless steel core, the blade delivers exceptional sharpness, excellent edge retention, and dependable long term cutting performance for demanding food preparation tasks.

68 Layer Damascus Construction
Multiple layers of stainless steel surround the cutting core to improve durability while producing the distinctive Damascus pattern that enhances strength and reduces drag during slicing.

Hammered Tsuchime Finish
The hand hammered blade surface helps minimize food adhesion by creating small air pockets between the blade and ingredients, allowing cleaner, smoother cuts through vegetables, fruits, meats, and herbs.

Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle
The contoured walnut finish Pakkawood handle provides excellent grip security, moisture resistance, and long lasting comfort during extended prep sessions.

Professional Utility Versatility
Sized between a paring knife and chef's knife, the 6.5 inch blade excels at trimming proteins, slicing sandwiches, preparing fruits and vegetables, portioning smaller ingredients, and countless everyday kitchen tasks.

Professional Applications

Designed for exceptional versatility, the Shun Premier Utility Knife performs with outstanding precision across a wide range of kitchen applications, including:

• Precision fruit and vegetable preparation
• Meat trimming and portioning
• Sandwich and pastry slicing
• Cheese preparation
• Garnish production
• Herb processing
• Everyday utility cutting tasks

Its balanced design makes it an indispensable knife for stations where agility, control, and precision are equally important.

Why Professionals Choose It

Professional chefs appreciate the Shun Premier collection for its remarkable combination of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern performance engineering. The razor sharp VG-MAX cutting core, layered Damascus construction, and hammered Tsuchime finish work together to produce clean, effortless cuts while maintaining exceptional edge retention throughout demanding kitchen service. Combined with its lightweight balance and ergonomic Pakkawood handle, this utility knife offers the control and reliability required for consistent, high quality food preparation.

Care & Maintenance

To preserve peak performance, hand wash the knife immediately after use with mild soap and warm water before drying thoroughly. Avoid dishwashers, prolonged moisture exposure, and cutting on hard surfaces such as glass, stone, or ceramic. Regular honing and occasional professional sharpening will help maintain the exceptionally fine cutting edge for years of dependable service.