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Shun Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shun
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $125.00
Buy New: $83.88
You Save: $41.12 (33%)
New (15) from $83.88
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 5341
Size: 6-inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 0.8 x 1.6
MPN: DM0741
Model: DM0741
EAN: 4901601440683
ASIN: B000NW106S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
 | 6-inch Shun Classic Ultimate Utility knife slices tomatoes, makes sandwiches, and more | | | VG-10 steel core clad with 16 layers of stainless steel on each side | | | Beautiful black PakkaWood handle in D-shaped profile | | | Razor-sharp scalloped edge, round tip, Damascus-look ripples on blade | | | Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed |
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Product Description
Part serrated slicer, part spatula, this knife is an amazing all-around addition to any chef's arsenal. With 16 layers of hard-carbon stainless steel on each side, the blade boasts 33 micro-thin layers for an unequivocal sharpness ready to take on any odd job around the kitchen. Lifetime warranty.
Amazon.com Review
The scalloped-edge, six-inch blade on this Shun Classic knife is so sharp it slices effortlessly through everything from a soft tomato to a crusty loaf of bread. Add the rounded tip for spreading mayonnaise, and the Ultimate Utility becomes the ultimate sandwich-maker that every kitchen needs. Not only does the knife work hard, it looks stunning, from the shiny black handle to the shimmering ripples on the Damascus-style blade. Already gift-boxed, this knife will be hard to give away. Shun knives, made in Japan by KAI (Kershaw Cutlery), are quite possibly the sharpest knives on the market. The acute 16 degree angle of Shun edges won't bend or waver due to the hardness of the VG-10 steel core used in their construction. Clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel (16 on each side), the blades resist rusting and maintain their razor edge for a considerable time. The handles are made of a resin and hardwood fusion known as PakkaWood, and form a "D" or slight tear-drop profile with a side ridge that most comfortably fits a right-handed user. Covered by a lifetime warranty, Shun knives are dishwasher-safe, but are best cared for when washed and dried--carefully--by hand. --Ann Bieri
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| Customer Reviews:
WOW!!!! November 16, 2008
This is a GREAT knife. Took another reviewer's advice and bought this as my second Shun knife. It is one of the most versatile knifes I own. Remarkably sharp, well balanced, easy to hold and use. It's primary function is as a "sandwich knife"....you know....slice the bread, tomatoes, pickles, onions, meat, cheese, and whatever else is in the kitchen. Then use the same knife to spread the mayo, mustard, relish,etc. and cut the finished product in half for serving. Highly recommend.
Not the Ultimate Utility but just Plain Wonderful November 1, 2008
I had always wanted a knife with a round tip so it would be less scary when the kitchen gets crowded and less damaging to floor or counter should it drops. I rarely use pointed knife tip to prep for cooking. I use the tip on a peeler when I need to. Ok, I admit I am not a serious cook, but enough to make our family's stomachs happy. Don't know how many times I salivated over the beautiful Shun knives wherever I saw them (Shop windows, catalog...), so when this knife came on market, I got it right away.
It is wonderful to slice sandwiches, vegetables and fruit... Its weight makes it cut watermelon better than my other larger but lighter knives. It is not an ultimate utility knife that presumably could do everything but what it does, it does wonderfully.
 Slice no dice May 1, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This Shun product is a beautful well made knife. The layers of stainless steel in the Damascus style blade form an interesting pattern resembling growth rings in wood. Shun refers to it as the U2 utility knife and while it is balanced, comfortable, and extremely sharp; it probaly won't replace your chefs or santoku kife. It will slice like crazy but because of the curve in the blade dicing or chopping are limited. Consider it a good knife for making sandwiches.
Put A Leash On This Knife! Fantastic! November 25, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I thought I was going to have at least 2 guests at a party try to steal this knife!
After getting a gift certificate at a kitchen store I wasn't sure what to get...but knives always grab me. The young lady who helped me kept pointing me to this Shun knife. The folded steel blade really got me and I could bring it back if it was a bust. My husband loves knives as well and does the sharpening.
One slice with this knife and I was hooked. Then a friend helped prep a party and she immediately picked it up and used it...and started raving about it without any input from me. Then a second friend arrived to help and grabbed the knife and couldn't believe how good it was.
I haven't found anything it doesn't slice well. I'd love a longer version for those bigger bread jobs...though it did 4 loaves of crusty french without a sore hand. Tomatoes don't stand a chance and never lose their shape in the cutting.
This knife is worth every penny and I'll buy another Shun knife when I'm ready....the Chicago cutlery is on its way out for sure now...I'm in my 50's and buying my lifetime knives.
Not a must have, but a great have July 4, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world.
Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a right- and left-handed version ([...] for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp.
If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light.
This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this better than the narrow utility and tomato blades. This knife does not replace the bread knife, but it is good for small quantities of bread. I quickly tired of it when I used it to prep French bread for bread pudding.
This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out Cooks llustrated's equipment ratings.
Unless you are a daily sandwich fiend, make this one of the last knives you get to complete your set. It is certainly a nice knife, but not as crucial as other knives. My only regret is that I already own the tomato and utility knives.
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