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Forged Japanese Utility Knife Engineered for Precise Everyday Prep
The Shun Classic DM0701 Utility Knife is designed for professional prep tasks that require more control than a chef’s knife and greater cutting capacity than a paring knife. Its 6-inch plain-edge blade handles slicing, trimming, portioning, and detailed ingredient preparation with accuracy across active commercial and home kitchen stations.
Built around a VG-MAX cutting core and layered Damascus steel cladding, the forged blade delivers a refined balance of sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The contoured pakkawood handle provides a secure, controlled grip for repetitive food preparation and precision cutting.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Product Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Shun |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Model Number | DM0701 |
| Product Series | Shun Classic |
| Knife Category | Utility Knife |
| Blade Material | VG-MAX Steel Core with Damascus Steel Cladding |
| Blade Construction | Forged |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 6 Inches |
| Overall Length | 10.75 Inches |
| Knife Weight | 80 Grams |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Included Components | Shun Classic 6-Inch Utility Knife |
| Cleaning Requirements | Hand Wash Only |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime Warranty |
Core Operational Features
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VG-MAX Cutting Core: The high-performance VG-MAX steel core supports a sharp, precise cutting edge for controlled slicing, trimming, and portioning tasks.
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Damascus Steel Cladding: Layered Damascus cladding strengthens the blade while providing corrosion resistance and the distinctive flowing pattern associated with the Shun Classic collection.
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Versatile 6-Inch Blade: The intermediate blade length provides greater reach than a paring knife while remaining more maneuverable than a full-size chef’s knife.
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Forged Blade Construction: The forged construction creates a durable, balanced cutting tool suited to frequent ingredient preparation.
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Controlled Pakkawood Handle: The contoured pakkawood handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for detailed preparation and repetitive kitchen work.
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Plain-Edge Precision: The smooth cutting edge produces clean slices without the tearing commonly associated with serrated blades.
Recommended Professional Applications
Ideal for slicing sandwiches, trimming meat, portioning smaller proteins, cutting vegetables, preparing fruit, and completing detailed prep work where a larger chef’s knife may feel restrictive.
To preserve the blade edge and Damascus finish, wash the knife by hand using mild detergent, dry it immediately, and store it in a knife block, sheath, magnetic strip, or protective case.