Shun Classic Serrated Utility Knife - 6″

• Utility knife, tomato knife, sandwich knife, panini knife. Call it what you will. With its endless versatility and compact size, this knife of many names will always find its way into your hands
• Perfect for slicing smaller fruits and vegetables
• mini-serrated razor sharp cutting edge glides effortlessly through food
• Handcrafted from high quality steel
• Ergonomic handle
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 6″ Serrated Utility Knife – Versatile Precision for Every Cut

Meet your new everyday favorite — the Shun Classic 6″ Serrated Utility Knife. Compact, sharp, and endlessly versatile, this multipurpose knife excels where others fall short. ⚔️ From slicing tomatoes, citrus, and sandwiches to cutting through baguettes and small roasts, its razor-sharp serrated edge handles it all with ease.

Each serration is designed to grip and glide cleanly through tough skins and crusts without tearing delicate interiors — so every slice looks as beautiful as it tastes. 🥖🍓 Whether you call it a utility knife, sandwich knife, or tomato knife, this compact powerhouse will be the blade you reach for again and again.

💎 Exceptional Craftsmanship, Handcrafted in Japan

Every Shun Classic knife is meticulously handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, home to over 700 years of blade-making mastery.

• ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core – Shun’s proprietary steel enriched with cobalt and vanadium for ultimate strength, hardness, and edge retention.

• 🌊 32-Layer Damascus Cladding – Reduces drag, prevents food from sticking, and showcases a stunning rippled finish.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Durable, waterproof, and perfectly balanced for comfort and control.

• ⚔️ 16° Hand-Honed Edge – Ultra-sharp for smooth, tear-free slicing.

• 🧼 NSF Certified & Lifetime Warranty – Built for professional and home kitchens alike, with free sharpening for life.

🌸 The Shun Classic Series – Beauty at the Peak of Perfection

The Shun Classic Collection combines the elegance of traditional Japanese design with the functionality of modern engineering. Each blade undergoes over 100 handcrafted steps to ensure flawless performance, balance, and beauty. 🌿

The distinctive Damascus pattern, or suminagashi (“ink pattern”), symbolizes both artistry and precision — allowing the blade to glide effortlessly through food while resisting corrosion and wear.

🗡️ About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, Shun, part of the Kai Corporation, has crafted high-performance cutlery inspired by Japan’s legendary swordsmiths of Seki City. 🇯🇵

Each Shun knife represents a harmony of heritage and innovation, offering chefs and home cooks alike a blade that’s both breathtaking and practical — a true piece of functional art. 🌸

✅ 6″ Serrated Utility Knife | 💎 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 32-Layer Damascus | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | Handcrafted in Japan | ♾️ Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.