Shun Premier Utility Knife, 6-1/2-Inch

• Handcrafted all-purpose knife that has many uses around the kitchen
• Features layered Damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'Tsuchime' in Japanese)
• Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade; Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips
• Due to the handcrafted nature of this knife, blade length can vary from 6-1/4 inches to 6-1/2 inches
• Dishwasher safe; hand washing and air drying recommended; limited lifetime warranty

A useful addition to any cutlery collection, this utility knife by Shun features a narrow sloping blade measuring 6-1/2 inches in length with a piercing tip. The multi-purpose knife works well for anything from chopping and cubing to slicing, dicing, mincing, and more. Overall, the utility knife measures approximately 10-4/5 by 3/5 by 1-1/5 inches. As part of Shun's Premier line, the knife features a VG10 steel blade, clad with 32 layers of stainless Damascus, then beveled for lateral stability and incredible precision. Its hand-hammered finish not only adds intriguing visual appeal, but it also creates a hollow-ground surface, which reduces knife-drag when cutting and prevents food from sticking to the blade. The knife also comes equipped