Shun Steel Angled 6-Inch Utility Knife

by Alton Brown

Product Features

• 6-inch utility knife for slicing sandwiches, trimming fat and a variety of other prep tasks
• Designed with Food Network's Alton Brown, handles add 10-degree angle for better grasp, saving of knuckles from the cutting board
• Blade made of high-carbon VG-10 steel for long-lasting durability of razor sharp edges
• Stainless steel handle with unique D-shape provides better control
• Hand washing recommended, dishwasher safe; lifetime warranty; made in Japan

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009K94N0
• Item model number: MH0726
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,101 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #84 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Utility Knives

Product Description

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Offering the uniqueness of a 10-degree angled handle that increases leverage and control, this 6-inch utility knife from the Alton's Angled collection of Shun knives will slice sandwiches, trim fat and a variety of other prep tasks with a blade that ensures the ultimate in precision. It's paired with a seamless one-piece stainless steel bolster, D-shaped handle, and end cap. The wavy, Damascus-look pattern on the blade creates minute air pockets that allows food to release easier--plus it's rust-free.

More than just a celebrity endorsement, the Food Network's Alton Brown was instrumental in designing Alton's Angled knives for Shun. The quest for Alton Brown's perfect knife began when he first approached Shun to ask that his beloved Shun vegetable knife be altered slightly. Brown, host of the long-running Good Eats cooking-as-science show on Food Network, loved the blade of the knife, but his knuckles kept hitting the cutting board. To save his knuckles, Shun and Brown developed this line of angled knives, which would allow users to both firmly grasp the knife and fully contact the cutting board with the blade. The 10-degree angle added to the handle also creates a natural curve between the blade and the user's arm that makes controlling the blade even easier and more precise.

The blade is made from VG-10 steel with a high carbon content for a higher density. This allows the steel to be tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, and still have the flexibility and strength to take and keep a perfect edge. VG10's natural tendency is to remain straight and true, so when it is used, the edge of the blade naturally straightens out and stays sharper longer. Shun's cutting edge is ground to an angle of 16 degrees making them extremely sharp; compare this to the best German knives which are only ground to only 22 degrees. The exotic Japanese steels used in the cutting core of our knives allow them to hold these razor sharp edges without the need for excessive re-sharpening.

Shun knives rely on traditional Japanese construction methods, including a full composite tang, in order to ensure the best balance. The D-shape of the stainless steel handle was designed to tuck into the palm and provide more control to the user by leaving less space between handle and hand (the handle also fits nicely between the thumb and fingers of a left-handed user). This knife is backed by a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Made in Japan.

Product Description

Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent prep knife., February 26, 2009

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Quinsy (Kankakee,, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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Very sharp thin bladed knife. Good for cutting veggies. The angled handle is a plus.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent knife, August 13, 2009

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Bobby Z (Greensboro, NC) - See all my reviews

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I collect kitchen knives, and I did not have a utility knife. This fit the gap perfectly. Shun knives are extremely sharp, and the angle on this gives confident feel and control when cutting food. I've used a Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground knife for over 7 years now, and it's my absolute favorite for cutting vegetables because of it's razor sharpness and the release you get from the hollow ground. However, on the negative side, the extremely sharp, thin edge is easily damaged. Mine has many nicks in it over the 7 years of use.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing knife!, December 30, 2008

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D. M. Schmidt (Wonder Lake, IL) - See all my reviews
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My Wife is an absolute gourmet cook, and has every kitchen gadget you can imagine. She loves to cook, and I have gotten her loads of high end cutlery like Henckels, Wusthof etc.
She LOVES this knife. An instant success from the first use.