48+ Shun Classic Utility Knife

Also, using them is easy because of their ergonomic handles and balanced weight.

48+ Shun Classic Utility Knife. It's perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Every shun requires at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete.

Shun Classic Dm0701 Utility Knife 6 0 Blade
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I bought a shun as my first real knife. By the good housekeeping institute. Part of the shun classic line.

To be strict, santokus are multipurpose knives and are used as such in japan and in western world as well, but about that later, in usage section.

Its very slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. It's not limited just to slicing, however. Check out our extensive selection of shun kitchen knives online shun classic 6 serrated utility knife (dm0722). While fine european knives can require honing after each use, shun's harder steel means you can hone just once a week or so, depending on your level of use.