KAI Shun Damascus Utility Knife 15 cm DM-0701

Description

The KAI Shun Damascus DM-0701 is a 15 cm Japanese utility knife from the iconic Shun Damascus series. This is the all-rounder that bridges the gap between a paring knife and a chef’s knife: perfect for slicing fruit and vegetables, trimming meat and handling the countless everyday cutting jobs that are too big for a small blade and too fiddly for a large one.

The blade is forged in 32-layer Damascus with an exposed core in VG-MAX steel, a premium Japanese alloy that reaches a hardness of HRc 61 ±1 Rockwell, for an exceptionally sharp, durable edge. The asymmetric D-shaped handle, made of stabilised black Pakkawood, gives a firm, moisture-resistant grip.

Everyday cutting with the KAI Shun DM-0701

With a 15 cm blade, a maximum width of 2.6 cm, a 10.4 cm handle and a total length of 26.6 cm, it weighs just 80 g and is light and agile in the hand. The handle is designed for right-handers (asymmetric section). The knife is supplied in a presentation box and carries a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep its VG-MAX edge (HRc 61 ±1) in top form with Japanese water stones.

Shun Damascus Utility Knife 15 cm — specifications

This same model is also available with a pale-coloured handle — the KAI Shun Classic White DM-0701W.

Storage and protection

For carrying and storing the KAI Shun Damascus DM-0701 utility knife we recommend the small KAI CK-S magnetic sheath:

Other KAI Shun Damascus knife models

The KAI Shun Damascus knife series offers a wide range of different blade models. At Cuchillalia.com we stock them all — for example the following: