The Shun Narukami 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife combines the power of carbon steel with the easy upkeep of stainless steel. This beautiful knife has a Blue II carbon steel edge surrounded by two layers of bead-blasted stainless steel. This san mai stainless steel shield, in a Narukami (meaning "thunderbolt" in Japanese) pattern helps prevent corrosion, hide scratches and prevent food from sticking.
The advantages of the carbon core are remarkable. This Blue II carbon steel takes a very fine edge and holds it for hours of food prep. When it does need to be honed or sharpened, it is easily restored to a fine, razor-sharp edge. Carbon steel is the blade material preferred by professional chefs.
Making this Narukami knife even more practical (and beautiful) are its full tang construction and durable micarta handles.
The master utility knife is a blade shape created by Shun. This unique blade combines the best of a 6-inch chef's knife and a standard utility knife. Its wide blade makes it very versatile for a variety of meal prep tasks from chopping to slicing and dicing, tackling even medium sized food with ease.
CARING FOR YOUR NARUKAMI KNIFE: To maintain your Narukami knife, clean and dry the blade immediately after use. This will help prevent corrosion and rust. Over time, the carbon steel core and edge will darken and develop a patina. When this happens, the beautiful thunderbolt san mai pattern of the stainless steel over the carbon steel will become even more visible.
Features of the Shun Narukami 6.5" Master Utility Knife:
- Blue II Carbon Steel Cutting Core and Blade Edge
- Bead Blasted San Mai Stainless Steel Shield Surrounding the Cutting Core
- 3 Layer Blade Construction
- Thunderbolt San Mai Pattern
- Full Tang Construction
- Micarta Handles
Blade Length: 6.5 inches
Engraving: Up to 10 characters can be laser engraved on this master utility knife.
A Bit About Shun
Shun kitchen knives are made by KAI Corporation, which has been handcrafting blades in the spirit of the legendary sword smiths of Seki City, Japan for over 100 years. Every Shun knife is handmade by a team of highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps. This tradition of Japanese sword-making excellence in Seki City is combined with technology and advanced materials in each Shun knife.
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan • Limited Lifetime Warranty