Shun Sora Ultimate Utility Knife - 6″

• An extremely versatile kitchen tool with a multitude of uses
• Hand sharpened 16° double-beveled blade
• Proprietary Composite Blade Technology with VG10 San Mai Cutting Edge and 420J stainless steel upper
• Traditional Japanese Handle with PP/TPE polymer blend material
• Made in Japan, 10 Year Warranty

Shun Sora 6″ Ultimate Utility Knife

A Do-It-All Blade for Every Kitchen Task

Meet your new favorite multitasking knife — the Shun Sora 6″ Ultimate Utility Knife. 🌟 Designed for versatility and precision, this unique blade combines the best qualities of a chef’s knife, bread knife, and spreader all in one.

The low-frequency serrations make it perfect for slicing delicate fruits 🍅 and thin-skinned vegetables 🥒 without tearing, while the wide, rounded tip is ideal for spreading condiments and soft ingredients. From prepping sandwiches to chopping produce, this knife truly does it all — and once you try it, you’ll find yourself reaching for it every day.

⚙️ Shun Sora Series Highlights

💎 Composite Blade Technology
Shun’s proprietary Composite Blade construction joins a VG10 san mai “super steel” edge with a 420J stainless steel upper, ensuring incredible sharpness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention where it matters most — the cutting surface.

🔩 Laser-Welded Precision
Each blade is laser-cut and braze-welded for flawless balance and strength. The beautiful wavy hamon line, inspired by traditional Japanese sword forging, marks the perfect union of form and function ⚔️.

🥖 Low-Frequency Serrations
The shallow, fine serrations glide effortlessly through everything from soft tomatoes and citrus fruits to baguettes and sandwiches — without crushing or tearing.

🖐️ Ergonomic Textured Handle
The PP/TPE polymer handle offers a comfortable, slip-resistant grip with excellent balance, making extended kitchen prep effortless.

🌸 Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan
Each knife is meticulously hand-assembled and polished in over 100 precise steps, preserving Japan’s proud heritage of blade-making mastery.

🍽️ Why You’ll Love It

✅ Perfect for slicing, spreading, and chopping
✅ Serrated edge cuts cleanly without tearing
✅ Lightweight and well-balanced for daily use
✅ Combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials
✅ Backed by Shun’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

🏯 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” This philosophy defines every knife handcrafted by the Kai Corporation in Seki City, Japan, where artisans have been making fine blades for over a century.

Each Shun knife is created through over 100 meticulous steps, combining samurai sword-making heritage with advanced metallurgy. The result: knives that are not only stunning to behold but a joy to use every single day. 🌸

✅ Includes: 6″ Ultimate Utility Knife | ⚙️ VG10 Core + 420J Steel | 🌊 Composite Blade Design | 🔪 Low-Frequency Serrations | 🖐️ Textured Polymer 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.