The Shun Kazahana Utility is between a chef's knife and a paring knife in size, but with a narrower, straighter blade. It's perfect for tasks where precise cuts are needed, such as trimming green beans or other small vegetables. Its slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts, too. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from tomatoes, to meats and cheeses. In Japanese, "Kazahana" means "Snow that flickers like petals dancing in a clear sky," much like the finish on its beautiful satin finish blade.

Details: 

• A multi-purpose knife, between a chef's knife and a paring knife in size, perfect for precision cuts
• AUS10A blade; high-carbon stainless steel offers strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance; added vanadium refines the steel grain enabling a razor-sharp 16° edge
• Satin finish blade assists in food release
• Polished black Pakkawood handle for a secure, comfortable grip
• Full-tang construction for durability and precision balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Limited Lifetime Warranty - See manufacturers website for details.

Free Lifetime Sharpening - See manufacturers website for details.

About Shun

In Japan, the blade is more than a tool; it’s a tradition. From legendary samurai swords to the handcrafted culinary cutlery of today, the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide.

Since the 13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 112 years, it has also been the home of Kai Corporation, the makers of Shun fine cutlery. Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, today’s highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete.