Shun Sora Utility Knife - 6″

• Considered a "Must Have" kitchen knife.
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Proprietary composite blade with VG10 san mai cutting core and Japanese 420J blade upper
• Traditional Japanese handle design in easy-care, textured PP/TPE blend
• 6" Blade
• Made in Japan, 10 Year Warranty

Shun Sora 6″ Utility Knife

Versatile Precision for Everyday Kitchen Tasks

Bridging the gap between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, the Shun Sora 6″ Utility Knife is your go-to tool for precision cutting and everyday prep work. 🌟 Its narrower, straighter blade makes it ideal for trimming vegetables 🥦, slicing meats 🥩, and preparing sandwich ingredients 🥪 with ease and control.

Perfectly balanced and easy to maneuver, this multi-purpose knife can handle everything from slicing tomatoes to shaving cheese. Whether you prefer to work on the cutting board or in hand, the Sora Utility Knife delivers accuracy, sharpness, and comfort in every slice.

⚙️ Shun Sora Series Highlights

💎 Composite Blade Technology
Crafted using Shun’s exclusive Composite Blade construction, this knife fuses a VG10 “super steel” san mai cutting edge with a Japanese 420J stainless steel upper, ensuring optimal strength where it counts most — at the edge.

🔩 Laser-Welded Precision
The two blade sections are laser-cut and braze-welded, forming a permanent, seamless bond. The result is a durable, high-performance knife with an elegant wavy hamon line pattern, inspired by traditional Japanese swordsmithing ⚔️.

🔪 VG10 Cutting Core
The ultra-sharp 16° double-bevel edge provides effortless slicing and long-lasting sharpness, ideal for fine, controlled cuts.

🖐️ Ergonomic Polymer Handle
The textured PP/TPE polymer handle ensures a comfortable, slip-resistant grip for excellent balance and control, even during long prep sessions.

🌸 Handcrafted in Japan
Each knife is meticulously handcrafted in Seki City, the heart of Japanese blade-making, combining centuries of artistry with modern materials.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Ideal for trimming, slicing, and precision prep work
✅ Lightweight and balanced for versatile use
✅ Combines traditional Japanese design with modern materials
✅ Razor-sharp VG10 edge for smooth, controlled cuts
✅ Backed by Shun’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

🏯 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” This philosophy defines every Shun knife — expertly handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, where the revered art of samurai swordmaking meets modern innovation.

Each blade undergoes over 100 precise handcrafting steps, resulting in knives that are as stunning as they are functional. With Shun Cutlery, every slice embodies elegance, precision, and peak performance. 🌸

✅ Includes: 6″ Utility Knife | ⚙️ VG10 Core + 420J Steel | 🌊 Composite Blade Technology | 🖐️ 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.