- UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: In between a chef knife and paring knife with a narrow, straighter blade, the Shun 6-inch Kagerou Utility Knife is the ideal tool for precise cuts like trimming broccoli, green beans and other small vegetables.
- SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION: All components are performance driven. The series features an ultra sharp cutting edge of forged Dual Core Damascus steel, 71 layers of high-carbon, VG10 & VG2, married to a beautifully polished stainless steel upper using Shun's proprietary Composite Blade Technology.
- BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The grey finished, tri-lobe Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise control.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
In size, the Kagerou 6 inch Utility Knife is between a chef's knife and a paring knife. It’s fine tip and narrow blade makes it perfect for precision work that may be too big for a paring knife such as trimming vegetables or slicing that perfectly cooked steak for a beautiful presentation. The utility knives’ small size also makes it the go-to knife for quick tasks, when its snack time grab it to cut an apple or slice some cheese. The Dual Core blade edge on Kagerou makes this utility knife even more versatile as it breezes through tough skinned fruits and vegetables like tomatoes as if it were serrated.
