Product Description

It began as a single knife, the Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife. But our customers demanded more. So we've expanded the series to include include all of the most wanted styles. This Shun Knife by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers. The Shun Ken Onion series features the clad VG-10 blade made famous in our Shun line. But then the handsome, stick-resistant blade is combined with Ken Onion's signature ergonomic handle design and the unique blade sweep found only in a Ken Onion knife. This patent pending design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm. The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board. Combine all of this with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100589 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM0501
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 1.00" w x 10.00" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Utility knife with 5-inch blade for chopping, slicing, dicing, and more
• Clad with 16 layers of stainless steel for rust-free Damascus look
• Slight patterning helps keep cut food from sticking to the blade
• Arched PakkaWood handle and angled bolster provides extra clearance
• Measures approximately 9 by 1-1/2 by 1/2 inches; lifetime warranty when purchased directly from Amazon.com

Customer Reviews

Outstanding knife
This 5" Utility knife is as outstanding and satisfying as any other Shun Ken Onion knife. I have no doubt that I will use it frequently for a lifetime. Prior to purchase, I was looking for an excellent knife that was slightly longer than my Wustof 3.5" paring knife and was more multi-purpose for small-to-medium size slicing and chopping jobs. Paring knives are appropriate for small slices, but does not facilitate fine dicing jobs. This is because the handle of paring knives are inline with the blade so that finger joints hit the cutting board when the knife is rocked on the down-stroke. (Such a motion might be useful for dicing a small jalapeno pepper.)

Since I already own a Shun Ken Onion santoku and was so pleased with its performance, I looked to the same brand for a utility knife. This knife is extremely versatile -- the ergonomic and slightly off-set handle, in combination with the curved blade, promotes a rocking motion that is great for tiny chopping and small-to-medium slicing jobs. The thin but stiff blade allows it to be used for finer jobs like thinly slicing peppers, cutting small fruits, and even deboning fish. Additionally, the blade is extremely sharp and the weighting is superb. So little effort is required to make clean, precise cuts. I highly recommend the 5" utility knife, and I'm confident future owners will be throughly satisfied as well.

Great Knife
All the Ken Onion knives I have purchased are fantastic. The were shipped and delivered on or before the time given. I am extremely happy with Amazon and Ken Onion.

Best knives I have used
I have a smaller and larger Ken Onion knife and this 5" utility knife completed my set. They are the perfect set of knives for any chef.