• UTILITY KITCHEN : With its unusual wide blade, rounded tip and low-frequency serrations, the 6-inch Shun Classic Ultimate Utility is an amazingly versatile tool. It can cut thin-skinned vegetables, spread mayo or slice bread with ease..
• SANDWICH : Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses..
• HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this kitchen utility is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge..
• COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, and comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users. Plus, it doesn't harbor bacteria..
• TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty..

Product Description ------------------- Add one of the top 3 must-have kitchen knives to your collection with the Shun Classic 6-inch Ultimate Utility . This cooking features an unusually wide blade with a rounded tip perfect for spreading mayo. Low-frequency serrations on the blade are ideal for slicing delicate, thin-skinned fruits and vegetables or working like a bread to cut a sandwich in half without tearing. Utility knives are also called sandwich knives because they work well for almost every task involved in making a sandwich – from cutting thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to preparing meats and cheeses. The Classic Utility is constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-Max cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for a strong, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, razor-sharp 16-degree edge that glides through food. The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is durable, beautiful, comfortable for both left- and right-handed users, and doesn't harbor bacteria. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool -- it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. .com ---- The scalloped-edge, six-inch blade on this Shun Classic is so sharp it slices effortlessly through everything from a soft tomato to a crusty loaf of bread. Add the rounded tip for spreading mayonnaise, and the Ultimate Utility becomes the ultimate sandwich-maker that every kitchen needs. Not only does the work hard, it looks stunning, from the shiny black handle to the shimmering ripples on the Damascus-style blade. Already gift-boxed, this will be hard to give away. Shun knives, made in Japan by KAI (Kershaw Cutlery), are quite possibly the sharpest knives on the market. The acute 16 degree angle of Shun edges won't bend or waver due to the hardness of the VG-10 steel core used in their construction. Clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel (16 on each side), the blades resist rusting and maintain their razor edge for a considerable time. The handles are made of a resin and hardwood fusion known as PakkaWood, and form a "D" or slight tear-drop profile with a side ridge that most comfortably fits a right-handed user. Covered by a lifetime warranty, Shun knives are dishwasher-safe, but are best cared for when washed and dried--carefully--by hand. --Ann Bieri