Kai Shun Kagerou Utility Knife 15cm

The Shun Kagerou utility knife is an extremely handy, all purpose knife suited to general food prep of smaller food items, showcasing the series' distinctive heat haze aesthetic.A good utility knife is the third member of your must-have kitchen knife line up. In size, it’s between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, making it the perfect size for all those in-between tasks. For trimming green beans, broccoli, and other jobs where you need some precision, your utility knife is an excellent choice.
The new KAI Shun Kagerou is a 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award winner, placing Shun alongside some of the most forward-thinking manufacturers and designers in the world.

• Cutting Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade
• Steel: VG 2 and VG 10 steel dual-core construction, 70 layers total Damascus steel
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Blade Length: 15cm
• Handle: Symmetrical grey-marbled PakkaWood®
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

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Made in Japan, the Shun Kagerou blades feature a distinctive two-tone design where the upper section displays an elegant mirror-polished finish, while the lower portion showcases fine Damascus steel patterning that flows upward along the edge like rising heat. This unique aesthetic gives the series its name - Kagerou (陽炎), meaning "Heat Haze" in Japanese.

The 70-layer construction combines flexible VG 2 steel with extremely hard VG 10 steel, ensuring exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention that allows ingredients to be cut effortlessly with superior food release.

The symmetrical grey-marbled PakkaWood handles are treated for exceptional smoothness, durability, and moisture resistance.