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Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife

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Part number: TDM0701

  • Versatile utility shape
  • VG-MAX core
  • 68-layer Damascus cladding
  • Hammered tsuchime finish
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Shun at Design & Grace

Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife

6.5-inch Japanese utility knife for trimming, slicing, and sandwich preparation

The Shun Premier 6.5" Utility Knife handles the medium-size cutting jobs that feel awkward with a small paring knife or a larger chef's knife. Its slim VG-MAX Damascus blade gives you control for trimming vegetables, slicing tomatoes, and preparing sandwich fillings such as meats and cheeses.

Hands cutting asparagus with the Shun Premier utility knife on a wood board

Why buy here

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Shun retailer

Design & Grace supplies genuine Shun cutlery backed by Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Support from Texas

Our team can help with knife selection, care, and long-term ownership.

Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife

The In-Between Knife You Will Use

This blade is particularly useful when preparing a few ingredients at a time. It has enough reach for straight slices through sandwich components while staying manageable for smaller vegetable trimming tasks.

Close-up of the Shun Premier utility knife's bolster and hammered blade with the Shun logo

What stands out

Signature Features

Versatile utility shape

Designed for trimming beans and broccoli and slicing meats, cheeses, and tomatoes.

VG-MAX core

Fine 16° edge on each side for controlled cutting.

68-layer Damascus cladding

Stainless layers support the cutting core.

Hammered tsuchime finish

Textured blade surface helps food release.

Walnut-colored Pakkawood handle

Contoured for comfort and moisture resistance.

Best for

The Right Knife for the Job

  • Cutting

    Handles precise trimming and everyday in-between cutting tasks with control.

  • Vegetables

    Trims green beans, broccoli, tomatoes, and other vegetables requiring precision.

  • Meat

    Slices sandwich meats cleanly as part of everyday sandwich preparation.

Product details

Specifications

Brand
Shun
Series
Premier
Model
TDM0701
Knife type
Utility knife
Blade length
6.5"
Blade core
VG-MAX stainless steel
Cladding
68 Damascus stainless steel layers
Edge
Plain edge, double bevel, 16° per side
Blade finish
Hammered tsuchime
Handle
Walnut-colored Pakkawood
Made in
Japan

From Our Founder

"The utility knife earns its space between a paring knife and a chef's knife. It is the one I would reach for when prepping sandwich fillings or trimming vegetables."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

Good to know

Shipping, care and support

Shipping & Returns

Fast & Free Shipping on $30 and Over

Orders of $30 or more ship free anywhere in the U.S. Orders placed before 2pm CST ship the same day, and delivery typically takes 1 to 5 business days depending on your location relative to our Texas warehouse.

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Please contact us to begin the return process.

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Use & Care
Hand wash with gentle dish soap. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Warranty Information

Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened. See the Shun Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Add to your order

Complete Your Shun Premier Set

Featured

Shun Premier Honing Steel

9" stainless steel combination honing rod with smooth and micro-ribbed surfaces and a built-in 16° angle guide

$69.95

Shun Premier 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

Four handcrafted Japanese steak knives with 5-inch VG-MAX Damascus blades, hammered finishes, and walnut-colored Pakkawood handles

$499.95

Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

How should I care for the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife?

Hand wash the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife with gentle dish soap rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it very thoroughly with an absorbent towel. Use a cutting board soft enough to take a slight cut line, avoid hard surfaces, bones, joints, frozen foods, and pits, and never pry or twist with the blade. Store it in a block, case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or the original box.

Is the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife covered by a warranty?

Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened.

Does Shun sharpen the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife?

Yes. Shun sharpens Shun knives bought from an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace for free for as long as you own them; a $15 shipping and processing fee applies in the US. Straight edges are sharpened at 16° each side.

What is the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife best used for?

The Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife is suited to precision jobs such as trimming green beans and broccoli. It also handles sandwich ingredients including meats, cheeses, and tomato slices.

Why is the Shun Premier Utility 6.5" Knife sometimes called a sandwich knife?

Shun notes that this style is sometimes called a sandwich knife because it handles the meats, cheeses, tomato slices, and other ingredients used in sandwiches.

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