Shun Narukami San Mai Blue Carbon Steel 6 inch Utility Knife

 Product Information. Shun's Narukami knives feature the ultimate performance of a Hitachi Blue II carbon steel cutting core complemented with a layer of bead-blasted stainless-steel on each side. Known as san mai, this traditional bead blasting technique makes Narukami carbon steel knives easier to maintain & enables food to release more easily from the blade. The utility knife is designed to provide excellent control for precision tasks as well as chopping & slicing.   Full-tang construction gives the knife strength, balance & durability. Hitachi Blue II carbon steel cutting core is ground to a scalpel-sharp cutting edge, offering excellent edge retention & toughness & is easy for home cooks to re-sharpen. Riveted Micarta handles are durable, beautiful, lightweight & offer an extremely comfortable grip. NSF-certified knife meets high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Handcrafted in Japan Use Always use caution w