Shun Dual Core Utility Knife 15.2cm

Experience the Utility Knife Reimagined with the Most Advanced Steel Shun Produces

The Shun Dual Core Utility Knife 15.2cm fills the gap between chef's knife and paring knife with the same revolutionary VG0010 dual-core Damascus that defines the Dual Core line - unmatched sharpness, exceptional edge retention, and a flowing pattern that makes every knife in this series instantly recognisable.

The Specs

• Steel: VG0010 dual-core Damascus - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel
• Layers: 71 alternating micro-layers of Damascus cladding
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Blade length: 15.2cm (6 in.)
• Handle: Octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Construction: Rabbet tang - the same tang construction used in samurai swords
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Dual Core. Double the Performance.

Most knives have a single steel core. The Shun Dual Core has two - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel, folded together into 71 micro-layers of Damascus cladding that extend all the way to the cutting edge. The result combines VG10's exceptional hardness with VG2's flexibility and corrosion resistance - both steels reaching the edge simultaneously for a blade that stays sharper, longer. The utility knife's narrower, straighter blade excels at trimming vegetables, slicing meats and cheeses, and all the precise mid-size tasks that define everyday kitchen prep. The rabbet tang controls weight and enhances manoeuvrability, while the octagon-shaped ebony PakkaWood® handle provides a secure, comfortable grip that won't harbour bacteria.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade