Shun Classic Serrated Utility Knife 15.2cm

Experience the Effortless Bite of a Serrated Edge on a Knife Nimble Enough for Everyday Tasks

The Shun Classic Serrated Utility Knife 15.2cm - also known as a tomato or sandwich knife - is the go-to blade for foods with tough skins and soft interiors, where a straight edge would crush rather than cut.

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 68-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (34 each side)
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel serrated (32° inclusive)
• Blade length: 15.2cm (6 in.)
• Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan
• Includes Shun gift box and lifetime warranty

Serrated Where It Counts

Tomatoes, avocados, sausages with tough casings, hard cheeses - these are the foods that expose the limits of a straight-edge utility knife. The serrated edge bites through the skin cleanly, then glides through the soft interior without tearing or compressing. In size it sits between a chef's knife and a paring knife, with a narrower, straighter blade that's equally at home in hand or on the board. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, with an ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle for a secure, comfortable grip.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Serrated blades require less frequent sharpening - have professionally sharpened when needed
• Do not hone - serrated edges are maintained differently to straight-edge blades
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the serrations